Trade winters for ownership.
We're the Canadian arm of Porta Properties — a Santo Domingo brokerage with a portfolio of investor-grade projects across Punta Cana, Cap Cana, Las Terrenas and the capital. USD-denominated yields, CONFOTUR tax exemptions, and a fully managed buying process from Toronto.
Current opportunities.
A curated selection from Porta's Santo Domingo desk. Every project below qualifies for CONFOTUR — a 15-year exemption on transfer tax, property tax, and rental income tax — and is structured to receive Canadian buyers.
Four reasons the math works.
The Dominican Republic isn't a vacation play — it's a structured investment thesis with policy, geography, and currency working in the buyer's favour.
CONFOTUR
Government program exempting qualifying tourism properties from transfer tax, property tax, and rental income tax for 15 years.
Climate & tourism
Year-round 25–30°C, ~10M tourists annually, the Caribbean's largest tourism economy — and a 4-hour direct flight from Toronto or Montreal.
USD pricing
Properties are priced and rented in US dollars — a natural hedge against CAD weakness and a stable income stream regardless of peso volatility.
Foreign-buyer parity
Canadians buy with the same rights as Dominican nationals. No additional foreign-buyer tax, no minimum holding period, no residency requirement.
What CONFOTUR saves a Canadian buyer.
A typical Canadian buying a non-CONFOTUR DR property faces a 3% transfer tax at purchase, a 1% annual property tax (IPI), and 27% income tax on rental yield. CONFOTUR removes all three for 15 years. Run the numbers on a property you're considering:
- Transfer tax exempted at closing (saves 3% of purchase price)
- Annual property tax (IPI) exempted for 15 years
- 27% income tax on rental yield exempted for 15 years
Run your numbers
Estimates assume 3% transfer tax, 1% IPI on the portion of property value above the exemption threshold (~RD$10M / ~USD$165K), and 27% income tax on net rental yield. Actual savings vary by property type, ownership structure, and tax year. Consult a Dominican notary and a Canadian tax advisor before transacting.
Porta Properties · Santo Domingo
One desk in Toronto. A full brokerage in Santo Domingo.
Porta Properties Canada is the dedicated Canadian channel of Porta Properties — one of the Dominican Republic's most established real estate brokerages, led by CEO Patricia Coiscou out of Santo Domingo. Every listing we show is sourced, vetted, and serviced by their team on the ground. We handle the Canadian side: client intake, project selection, due diligence translation, and coordination with Dominican notaries and your Canadian advisors.
From Toronto to title, in five steps.
The Dominican buying process is faster than Canadian conveyancing but uses different instruments. Here's exactly what to expect.
Consultation & project match
A 45-minute call to understand your goals — yield-driven, lifestyle, or both. We send a shortlist of three to five projects that fit your budget and target return.
Site visit or virtual tour
Tour properties in person (we coordinate the trip with Porta's Santo Domingo team) or via live video walkthrough. Either way, you see the unit, the development, the neighborhood, and meet the agents.
Reservation & due diligence
A reservation deposit (typically USD $5,000–$10,000) holds the unit while our notary verifies title, CONFOTUR status, developer reputation, and contract terms. Documents are delivered translated.
Promesa de venta & financing
The promise of sale is signed and a 10–30% down payment wired (we arrange the FINTRAC-compliant transfer). For pre-construction, the balance follows a payment schedule tied to construction milestones.
Closing & title transfer
Final payment, signature of the deed (escritura) before a Dominican notary, and registration with the Title Registry. CONFOTUR exemption is filed concurrently. Title can be held individually, through a Dominican entity, or through a Canadian holdco — we'll advise on what fits your tax picture.
Book a consultation.
Tell us your budget, your timeline, and whether you're after yield, lifestyle, or both. We'll send a shortlist within 48 hours and book a call to walk through the projects in detail.
