CONFOTUR: What It Covers, What It Doesn't, and How to Verify It

CONFOTUR is an incentive regime for approved tourism projects in the Dominican Republic. You do not “earn” it by being in Punta Cana, Bávaro, Cap Cana, or Las Terrenas. It is verified on the project — and, when applicable, on the unit. On resale (buying from a private owner), do not assume the benefit travels alone: you must confirm remaining term, scope, and documentation.

I am Luz Rodríguez, advisor at Veritat Real Estate (by Jordi Amargós). Before you reserve, we ask for written evidence of CONFOTUR status.

This guide orients you; it does not replace a legal or tax opinion.

Golden rule

Myth	Reality
“It's in a tourism zone → it has CONFOTUR”	False. The zone does not grant the regime. Project approval does.
“The building had it once → I inherit it on resale”	Do not assume. On resale the benefit may be expired, limited, or not transfer as you expect.
“The seller said so verbally”	Not enough. We ask for a verifiable document / classification.
“All taxes are zero forever”	Incorrect. There is scope, term, and conditions. The clock runs from project approval, not from your purchase date.

What it can exempt (always verify remaining term)

When CONFOTUR applies and is still in force for that project or unit, it may affect items such as:

Common item	What you should ask
Transfer / closing tax	Does an exemption apply to this deal? Until when?
IPI (annual property tax)	Is there a temporary exemption? How many years remain?
Benefits tied to the tourism project	What still applies to the buyer of this unit?
Developer vs buyer fiscal scope	What benefit belongs to the project, and what reaches you as purchaser?

Important: the exact list and remaining years change by project. It is confirmed case by case with documents.

What it does not cover (or you should not assume)

1. It does not make any purchase tax-free forever.
2. It does not replace due diligence on plans, payment terms, fiducia, delivery, and regulations.
3. It does not guarantee rental yield or occupancy.
4. It is not automatic on resale just because marketing says “CONFOTUR project.”
5. It does not remove the need for an attorney or notary independent of the developer.
6. It is not, by itself, a seal of construction quality: it is a fiscal/tourism regime for an approved project.

The benefit clock

Incentive time runs from project approval, not from the day you sign. That is why two units in the same building can have different conversations if the term is near expiry, or if you buy from the developer versus on resale years later.

Always ask:

1. Date of CONFOTUR classification / approval?
2. How many years or conditions remain in force?
3. Does the benefit apply to this typology / unit?
4. What happens on a future resale?

Resale vs purchase from the developer

Scenario	What to review more carefully
Purchase from developer (pre-construction / new inventory)	Project classification, remaining term, which exemptions apply at closing and after delivery.
Resale (second or later owner)	Whether the benefit is still in force, whether it transfers, what documents remain, and which taxes you will pay on purchase and ownership.
“They told me the condo is CONFOTUR”	Ask for proof. Without a document, treat it as unverified.

Companion guide: Buy Property in the Dominican Republic as a Foreigner.

Checklist: documents before reserving

Use this as a minimum. If an item is missing, we do not reserve blindly.

#	Document / evidence
1	Written confirmation of CONFOTUR classification for the project
2	Scope: which taxes / concepts it covers
3	Remaining term (years / conditions)
4	Whether it applies to this unit / typology
5	Unit plans and sheet (m², bedrooms, terrace)
6	Payment plan and contribution schedule
7	Fiduciary guarantee (yes/no and entity)
8	Estimated delivery date
9	Use / rental regulations
10	Estimated closing-cost breakdown

How we work at Veritat

1. Diagnose your objective (live, vacation, invest).
2. Real options in Punta Cana, Cap Cana, Las Terrenas (or another zone if relevant).
3. CONFOTUR due diligence before the reservation.
4. Accompaniment through delivery.

More on the method: About Luz.

Example of a project with definitive classification cited on its sheet: Casa Cristalina, Las Terrenas — always reconfirm remaining term when you reserve.

Frequently asked questions

What is CONFOTUR in one sentence?

An incentive regime for approved tourism projects in the Dominican Republic. It is not an automatic benefit of the geographic zone.

Does CONFOTUR apply just because I buy in Punta Cana?

No. A tourism location does not grant the regime. You must verify approval and remaining term for the project (and the unit, if applicable).

Does CONFOTUR transfer if I buy from a private owner (resale)?

Do not assume it. On resale you must confirm whether the benefit is still in force, what scope it has, and what documentation supports it.

Does the incentive clock start when I buy?

No. It usually runs from project approval. That is why remaining years or conditions at your purchase date matter.

What if the seller only mentions it verbally?

Ask for evidence. Without document verification, the status stays to be confirmed — not a sales argument.

Who advises you

Luz Rodríguez · Veritat Real Estate by Jordi Amargós · Dominican Republic

WhatsApp: +1 849 343 7700 · [email protected]

Markets: Punta Cana, Bávaro, Cap Cana, Las Terrenas