DGII Updates Cash Payment Limits to Combat Money Laundering
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. – The General Directorate of Internal Taxes (DGII) announced that, through Resolution Conclafit-2025-01 issued on September 1, 2025, the maximum amounts permitted for cash payments have been updated in accordance with Article 64 of Law No. 155-17 on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing.
These thresholds are relevant because they establish the maximum amount that may be paid in cash in certain acts or transactions before payment methods that leave verifiable records (such as bank transfers or checks) are required.
| Act or Transaction | Updated Threshold |
|---|---|
| Creation or transfer of rights over real estate | RD$1,500,000.00 |
| Creation or transfer of rights over motor vehicles, aircraft, and vessels | RD$800,000.00 |
| Transfer of ownership of watches and precious jewelry | RD$700,000.00 |
| For items d, e, f, and g of Article 64 | RD$400,000.00 |
These limits apply, for example, to real estate transfers, vehicle and trailer transactions, and other acts subject to control, and will be enforced for both individuals and legal entities.
In addition, public notaries and other officials must verify that payments comply with these limits and require supporting documentation when applicable.
Implications for Companies
The update of the maximum amounts allowed for cash payments entails significant adjustments for companies involved in high-value transactions, such as real estate developers, vehicle dealers, luxury goods merchants, and other economic actors subject to Law No. 155-17.
As these new limits come into force, companies must strengthen their internal collection and compliance policies by rejecting cash payments that exceed the established thresholds and prioritizing the use of traceable payment methods, such as bank transfers or checks.
Likewise, responsibility regarding transaction control and documentation is heightened, as each transaction must be supported by verifiable evidence of payment and its origin in order to comply with anti-money laundering standards.
Failure to comply with these provisions may expose companies to administrative sanctions, delays in the formalization of legal acts, and increased scrutiny by competent authorities, making a timely review of accounting and compliance processes essential.
In this context, Pellerano & Herrera can assist companies in reviewing their internal policies and in the proper application of these new limits. Our team is available to provide personalized legal advice.