Special Zone of

Border Development
Rodrguez and Bahoruco*, Read more>> Law No. 28-01 created a Special Development Border Area which covers the provinces of Pedernales, Independencia, Elas Pia, Dajabn, Montecristi, Santiago

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Special Zone of Border Development

This law places special emphasis on the industrial, agricultural, free zone, tourism, metallurgy and energy sectors; however all

To examine and approve the projects to be installed, as well as support these companies and manage the corresponding exemptions, the government created the Coordinating Council of the Special Zone for Border Development, institution that also serves as a conciliator and arbiter among stakeholders
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Law No. 28-01 created a Special Development Border Area which covers the provinces of Pedernales, Independencia, Elas Pia, Dajabn, Montecristi, Santiago Rodrguez and Bahoruco*, in order to encourage development and investment in the area and create sources of employment to prevent migration to other more populated areas.

types of businesses permitted under Dominican law that get installed within the limits of any province pointed out before, will enjoy the exemptions and special treatment from this legislation.

operating in the region.

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The Dominican Republic Map: Provinces included in the Law of Border Development.

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1. Exemption of one hundred percent of domestic taxes, customs duties on raw materials, equipment and machinery and any type of tax for a period of twenty years; 2. Fifty percent off the payment for transit freedom and use of ports and airports; 3. Reduction of fifty percent of any other tax, fee or contribution current or future, as long as the twenty years of exemptions are still ongoing.