{"id":19232,"date":"2023-10-30T03:23:44","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T02:23:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dgcine.gob.do\/?page_id=19232"},"modified":"2025-10-24T21:33:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T19:33:48","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dgcine.gob.do\/en\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"19232\" class=\"elementor elementor-19232\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fed6ec9 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fed6ec9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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Commission (DGCINE) is a decentralized government agency,\u00a0attached to the Ministry of Culture of the Dominican Republic. DGCINE was created as a result of the enactment of Law No. 108-10, for the Promotion of Cinematographic Activity in the Dominican Republic. Its purpose is to promote and encourage the development of the national film industry, administer the tax incentives established by Law No. 108-10, and position the country as a destination for foreign film productions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 2. <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How can the Dominican Film Commission support local and foreign productions?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Provide comprehensive assistance regarding Dominican tax incentives.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Offer guidance on production-related regulations and permits.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Share resources to help you find local service companies.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9222\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9222\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Tax incentive program<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9222\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9222\"><ol style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><li style=\"font-size: 16px;\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">What is the incentive for foreign production?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Dominican Republic offers a Transferable Tax Credit (TTC) equal to 25% of all qualifying expenses incurred in the Dominican Republic that are directly related to the preproduction, production, and postproduction of their films. The credit may be transferred in favor of one or several Dominican taxpayers. Up-front monetization solutions are also available in the country.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">*The tax credit cannot be transferred or sold for less than 60% of its face value.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 2.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">What type of projects are applicable to the Transferable Tax Credit?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Feature Films, Documentaries, TV Series &amp; Mini-series, Music Videos and Short Films.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">What is the application process for the TTC?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The process starts with either engaging a local production service company or registering a company in the Dominican Republic, as the expenses must be incurred by a company registered in the Dominican Republic and with a Dominican Tax ID. Therefore, foreign producers can either:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ol style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><li style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Engage the services of a local production company that is registered at the DGCINE, (please feel free to ask for a list of registered companies) which will execute the expenses and apply for the TTC on behalf of the foreign production company, or<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Register a company at the Dominican Chamber of Commerce, obtain a Dominican Tax ID, and register it at the Film Commission.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Once the expenses are executed in the DR, an audit report and the supporting documentation are filed at the DGCINE for the application of the TTC and thereafter approved by the Film Intersectoral Board (CIPAC) and issuance by the Dominican Tax Authorities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 4.<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">\u00a0Is there a minimum qualifying spend?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yes, US$500,000.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a05.<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">\u00a0What happens if my project doesn\u2019t meet the minimum spend?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Applicants are allowed to accumulate multiple projects to reach the minimum qualifying spend.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">*Projects MUST be produced by the same company during the same fiscal period.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 6.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">What can be considered a qualifying expense?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">All expenses incurred in a project\u2019s pre-production, production, and post-production, after receiving a Shooting Permit (SP). The list of qualifying expenses is quite broad and can be verified\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"color: #046bd2; transition-property: all;\" href=\"https:\/\/dgcine.gob.do\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SIRE-IN02-PRODUCTION-EXPENSES-ADMITED-AND-EXCLUDED.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">HERE<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Also, at least 25% of the crew must be Dominican nationals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a07.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are foreign cast and crew eligible for the incentive?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yes. These expenses are eligible, provided that:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">1) development costs (including writer fees) are capped at 3%;\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2) producer&#8217;s fees are capped at 6%;\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">3) eligible non-resident talent\/crew spend must not exceed 40% of the total DR eligible spend;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 8.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Is there a minimum nationals\/residents quota?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yes, at least 25% of the headcount must be Dominican nationals or residents.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 9.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">How long does it take to get a Shooting Permit (SP)?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Film Commission will reply to the applicant producer\u2019s request within 10 days of receiving the SP application and the required documentation has been submitted.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a010.<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">\u00a0How long is a Shooting Permit Valid for?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The SP will be issued for the period of completing production or 2 years maximum, upon the producer\u2019s request.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 11.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Do I need any other type of permit?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">To be able to film in public spaces, public buildings and roads you will need approval from the local authorities. The Film Commission will process the approval with the appropriate local authorities. \u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a012.<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">\u00a0What about expenses incurred prior to receiving a Shooting Permit (SP)?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expenses must be executed according to an approved budget. However, expenses pertaining to the development &amp; preproduction incurred prior to receiving a SP will be admitted if the exact amounts are included in the budget that was submitted with the SP.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a013.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are cost over-runs admitted?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Changes to any creative or financial details in a production must be previously approved by the Film Commission. Cost overruns will be admitted as long as the proper authorization has been granted.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a014.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Do payments to loan out companies qualify?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Payments to loan out companies do qualify as applicable expenses given that it is the channel used to contract services from an actor. However, the loan out company will be subject to a 27% government-withholding requirement since the payment is made for services provided by an individual working in the Dominican Republic.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">* Production Company will get 25% Tax Credit on gross amount paid to Loan Out Company.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 15.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are there any excluded expenses?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expenses pertaining to distribution &amp; marketing of the film are excluded, as well as financial costs and costs relating to completion bond and insurance policies unless these are acquired through a company with its main domicile in the Dominican Republic.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a016.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Is there a per project cap?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">No cap. \u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 17.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Is there a cap on the whole TTC incentive program?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">According to Art.4 of Law No. 82-13, the total cap for the tax credits is equal to 10% of the previous year\u2019s total income tax revenue. For reference, in 2021 the total income tax collected was RD$ 607,446,400,000, which would be around USD$11,249,007,407.4. Meaning the cap for this year would be USD$ 1,124,900,740.74. The foreign spent for 2021 (our highest so far, and probably the same for 2022) is around USD$250,000,000.00. As you may tell from these numbers, it\u2019s realistically difficult and close to impossible to reach the cap.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 18.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">What is the loan out withholding?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">1.5% reduced withholding rate to payments made to foreign cast and crew that come to the Dominican Republic.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 19.<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">\u00a0Is registration required of all foreign cast and crew that is intended for the purpose of the qualifying spend?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yes. The registration process at the DGCINE is online, fast and simple, with the help of local production companies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 20.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Will foreign cast and crew lose their union rights because they are paid via the DR company?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">No. The DR company only works as a paying agent, the employment contract will still be with the foreign producer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 21.<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">\u00a0Is an Audit required?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yes. We\u2019re happy to provide you with a list of providers that have worked with productions that have submitted applications under the TTC.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 22.<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">\u00a0Is screen credit required?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yes, the approved National Cinematographic Seal (logo) must be included at least in the rolling end credits.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 23.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Can producers bring their own equipment?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Most necessary film equipment can be sourced locally from suppliers, with the help of local production companies. In the Dominican Republic you will find: Alexa Cameras, Ultra Prime Lenses, Anamorphic, Arrimax HMIs, Techno Cranes, etc. However, specialty equipment such as motion control and pursuit arms and helicopter mounts, gimbals and SFX gear might need to be imported. \u00a0 The SP allows producers to bring in temporarily without paying regular import taxes for the equipment for a period of 6 months, which may be extended if the items are exported or sent back by the end of production. The Film Commission will process the temporary import permit with the customs authorities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 24.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">When can I request the Tax Credit?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The credit may be requested in respect to partially or completely executed budgets, if the expenditures at the moment of the request are equal or exceeding USD500K.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expenses incurred in the Dominican Republic must be audited by a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 25.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">What is a CPA audit?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">It is an official financial inspection performed by a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) as an external authority that validates financial information against generally accepted accounting principles, ensuring all applicable accounting standards are followed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 27.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Can my Transferable Tax Credit Certificate Application be refused?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Film Commission will notify the applicant producer if objections regarding compliance with the established requirements arise. If the producer doesn\u2019t reply to these objections and re-submit the relevant documentation within the next 30 days, the TTCC application will be refused by the Film Commission\u2019s approval committee.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 28.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Does the Shooting Permit guarantee the tax credit?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A SP will enable an applicant producer to apply for the incentives but does not automatically guarantee that you will obtain the transferable tax credit. Changes to any financial details of the project may affect the applicant producer\u2019s compliance with the application requirements and may result in refusal, unless the modification has been previously approved by the Film Commission.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 29.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">What happens if my Transferable Tax Credit Certificate application is refused?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The producer may appeal by requesting the Film Commission\u2019s approval committee to reconsider this decision. To do so, a new audit must be performed in which the committee\u2019s specific objections will be exclusively revised.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 31.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">How long is the Transferable Tax Credit Certificate valid for?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The certificate is valid for 4 fiscal periods. The certificate may be transferred at any time during the valid period. \u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 32.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">What are the costs associated with getting the incentive?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">An audit, ranging from USD$10,000 to USD$25,000, depends on the size of the project. \u2013 Tax Credit Management Fee, ranging from USD$10,000 to USD$20,000. \u2013 Registration of every foreign crew and cast member into SIRECINE (Dominican Film Commission database), which costs USD$20 for each cast and crew member, and USD$40 for director and producers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 33.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">How long does it take to sell the tax credits?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The timeline from the end of the production audit to the selling of the tax credits ranges between 10 and 14 months. Other financial information pertaining to Film Production in the Dominican Republic<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 34.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Is there VAT in the DR?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yes, it\u2019s called ITBIS.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ol style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><li style=\"font-size: 16px;\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"33\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">What is it applicable to?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s applicable to all local labor and expenses, except providers registered as exclusive film providers (Studio Services and Film Equipment Rental Houses).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 35.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Is ITBIS refundable?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">No, it should be considered as part of the costs. But it is an eligible cost for the Tax Credit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 36.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are there any exemptions?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dominican specialized registered suppliers can invoice without the 18% VAT (ITBIS).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 37.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">What\u2019s the local currency and exchange rate to the USD?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dominican Peso, currently at 64 per US Dollar.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9223\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9223\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Production environment<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9223\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9223\"><ol><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How many projects are made in the DR every year?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In 2021, there were 44 local projects, and around 40 foreign projects shot. There were also over 30 short foreign projects (such as commercials, music videos) shot in the DR.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0 2.<b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> What foreign companies have shot in the DR?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In the last 5 years, MGM, Disney, Netflix, NBC Universal, Heyday Films, Annapurna, Turner, See-Saw Films, Revolution Studios, Paramount, MJZ and many others.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0 3. <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do you have post-production facilities?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yes. Amongst them: Pulpo Post, Aurora Color Post, Chipotle Chillon Films &amp; Post, Colorshot, La Nave Post Lab, Lone Coconut Studio, Sonoro Post House.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0 4. <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do you have construction teams for set construction?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yes. Local producers will source necessary crews in the DR.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0 5. <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Is there any fringe for the crew?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">No fringes, only the 18% ITBIS\/VAT.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0 6. <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How do foreign crews hire other crews?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">With the help of local production companies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0 7. <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Are there any unions in the DR?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">No.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0 8. <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where is most of the Dominican available crew based?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Santo Domingo, the capital city.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0 9. <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Are bilingual crew available?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a01<\/span><\/b>0. <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What ethnic diversity does exist in the cast?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The population of the Dominican Republic is predominantly of mixed African and European ethnicity, and there are small black and white minorities. Additionally, a small percentage of Asian, Arabs, and other ethnicities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9224\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9224\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Flights and transportation<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9224\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9224\"><ol><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos,Arial,\uff2d\uff33 \u660e\u671d\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos,Arial,\uff2d\uff33 \u660e\u671d&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do you need a visa to work in the DR?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Depending on nationality. If coming from the USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Mexico, all you need is a visitor\u2019s visa which your airline\u2019s fare will include, and you\u2019ll be allowed to stay for 30 days. Any additional time will be acquired by buying the extended visa on exiting the country. For example, an extra 60 day costs USD$50.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02. <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What airlines fly to the DR?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The most frequently used airlines to the Dominican Republic are American Airlines, Delta Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit, Frontier, Copa Airlines, United Airlines, Iberia, Alitalia, AeroMexico, British Airways, Air Canada, West Jet, Air France and Arajet.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03. <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Are there any direct flights from Los Angeles?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Not currently. You must fly via Miami, NYC, Atlanta, Mexico City or Panama City.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0 \u00a0 4. <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where are the direct flights from?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The main cities are Miami, NYC, Atlanta, London, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Frankfurt and Mexico City.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a05. <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to manage hotel stays?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Local production companies will arrange hotel reservations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0 \u00a0 6. <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Country infrastructure?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Dominican Republic is the most popular tourist destination in the Caribbean, receiving over 6M visitors each year. Therefore, the hotel industry is very developed, with more than 75,000 hotel rooms around the island. There are over 30 five-star hotels, highways between the main cities, 8 international airports, shopping malls, and food from all over the world.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0 \u00a0 7. <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Public transport and self-drive?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Driving in the DR is fast, and it is recommended not to use self-drives. Public transport is limited.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9225\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9225\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Filming conditions<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9225\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9225\"><ol><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos,Arial,\uff2d\uff33 \u660e\u671d\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos,Arial,\uff2d\uff33 \u660e\u671d&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Are there any vaccinations required and\/or recommended to enter the Dominican Republic?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">No vaccinations are required or recommended for entering the DR.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 2. <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is the climate in the DR?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">June is the hottest month with an average temperature of 28\u25e6C (82\u25e6F). January is the coldest month with an average temperature of 25\u25e6C (77\u25e6F).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 3. <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">When is hurricane season?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Officially from June to November.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0 \u00a0 4. <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">When is the best time to shoot in the DR?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Films are made all year round. The best weather is from November to March.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a05. <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do you need hurricane insurance to shoot in the DR?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">No.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"About the DGCINE\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<ol><li><b><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">What&#8217;s DCGINE?<\\\/span><\\\/b><\\\/li><\\\/ol><p><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">The Dominican Republic Film Commission (DGCINE) is a decentralized government agency,\\u00a0attached to the Ministry of Culture of the Dominican Republic. DGCINE was created as a result of the enactment of Law No. 108-10, for the Promotion of Cinematographic Activity in the Dominican Republic. Its purpose is to promote and encourage the development of the national film industry, administer the tax incentives established by Law No. 108-10, and position the country as a destination for foreign film productions.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p>\\u00a0 \\u00a0 \\u00a0 \\u00a0 2. <b><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">How can the Dominican Film Commission support local and foreign productions?<\\\/span><\\\/b><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Provide comprehensive assistance regarding Dominican tax incentives.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Offer guidance on production-related regulations and permits.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Share resources to help you find local service companies.<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Tax incentive program\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<ol style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><li style=\\\"font-size: 16px;\\\" aria-setsize=\\\"-1\\\" data-leveltext=\\\"%1.\\\" data-font=\\\"Aptos\\\" data-listid=\\\"3\\\" data-list-defn-props=\\\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\\\" data-aria-posinset=\\\"1\\\" data-aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">What is the incentive for foreign production?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ol><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">The Dominican Republic offers a Transferable Tax Credit (TTC) equal to 25% of all qualifying expenses incurred in the Dominican Republic that are directly related to the preproduction, production, and postproduction of their films. The credit may be transferred in favor of one or several Dominican taxpayers. Up-front monetization solutions are also available in the country.\\u00a0<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">*The tax credit cannot be transferred or sold for less than 60% of its face value.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 \\u00a0 \\u00a0 2.\\u00a0<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">What type of projects are applicable to the Transferable Tax Credit?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Feature Films, Documentaries, TV Series &amp; Mini-series, Music Videos and Short Films.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 \\u00a0 \\u00a0 \\u00a03.\\u00a0<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">What is the application process for the TTC?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">The process starts with either engaging a local production service company or registering a company in the Dominican Republic, as the expenses must be incurred by a company registered in the Dominican Republic and with a Dominican Tax ID. Therefore, foreign producers can either:\\u00a0<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><ol style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><li style=\\\"font-size: 16px;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Engage the services of a local production company that is registered at the DGCINE, (please feel free to ask for a list of registered companies) which will execute the expenses and apply for the TTC on behalf of the foreign production company, or<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-size: 16px;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Register a company at the Dominican Chamber of Commerce, obtain a Dominican Tax ID, and register it at the Film Commission.<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ol><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Once the expenses are executed in the DR, an audit report and the supporting documentation are filed at the DGCINE for the application of the TTC and thereafter approved by the Film Intersectoral Board (CIPAC) and issuance by the Dominican Tax Authorities.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 \\u00a0 \\u00a0 \\u00a0 4.<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">\\u00a0Is there a minimum qualifying spend?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Yes, US$500,000.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 \\u00a0 \\u00a0 \\u00a05.<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">\\u00a0What happens if my project doesn\\u2019t meet the minimum spend?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Applicants are allowed to accumulate multiple projects to reach the minimum qualifying spend.\\u00a0<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">*Projects MUST be produced by the same company during the same fiscal period.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 \\u00a0 \\u00a0 6.\\u00a0<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">What can be considered a qualifying expense?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">All expenses incurred in a project\\u2019s pre-production, production, and post-production, after receiving a Shooting Permit (SP). The list of qualifying expenses is quite broad and can be verified\\u00a0<\\\/span><a style=\\\"color: #046bd2; transition-property: all;\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/dgcine.gob.do\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/10\\\/SIRE-IN02-PRODUCTION-EXPENSES-ADMITED-AND-EXCLUDED.pdf\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">HERE<\\\/span><\\\/a><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">. Also, at least 25% of the crew must be Dominican nationals.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\\\">\\u00a0 \\u00a0 \\u00a07.\\u00a0<\\\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">Are foreign cast and crew eligible for the incentive?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Yes. These expenses are eligible, provided that:\\u00a0<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">1) development costs (including writer fees) are capped at 3%;\\u00a0<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">2) producer&#8217;s fees are capped at 6%;\\u00a0\\u00a0<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">3) eligible non-resident talent\\\/crew spend must not exceed 40% of the total DR eligible spend;<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 \\u00a0 \\u00a0 8.\\u00a0<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">Is there a minimum nationals\\\/residents quota?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Yes, at least 25% of the headcount must be Dominican nationals or residents.\\u00a0<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 \\u00a0 \\u00a0 9.\\u00a0<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">How long does it take to get a Shooting Permit (SP)?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">The Film Commission will reply to the applicant producer\\u2019s request within 10 days of receiving the SP application and the required documentation has been submitted.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 \\u00a010.<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">\\u00a0How long is a Shooting Permit Valid for?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">The SP will be issued for the period of completing production or 2 years maximum, upon the producer\\u2019s request.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 \\u00a0 11.\\u00a0<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">Do I need any other type of permit?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">To be able to film in public spaces, public buildings and roads you will need approval from the local authorities. The Film Commission will process the approval with the appropriate local authorities. \\u00a0<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 \\u00a012.<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">\\u00a0What about expenses incurred prior to receiving a Shooting Permit (SP)?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Expenses must be executed according to an approved budget. However, expenses pertaining to the development &amp; preproduction incurred prior to receiving a SP will be admitted if the exact amounts are included in the budget that was submitted with the SP.\\u00a0<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 \\u00a013.\\u00a0<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">Are cost over-runs admitted?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Changes to any creative or financial details in a production must be previously approved by the Film Commission. Cost overruns will be admitted as long as the proper authorization has been granted.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 \\u00a014.\\u00a0<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">Do payments to loan out companies qualify?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Payments to loan out companies do qualify as applicable expenses given that it is the channel used to contract services from an actor. However, the loan out company will be subject to a 27% government-withholding requirement since the payment is made for services provided by an individual working in the Dominican Republic.\\u00a0<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">* Production Company will get 25% Tax Credit on gross amount paid to Loan Out Company.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 15.\\u00a0<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">Are there any excluded expenses?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Expenses pertaining to distribution &amp; marketing of the film are excluded, as well as financial costs and costs relating to completion bond and insurance policies unless these are acquired through a company with its main domicile in the Dominican Republic.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 \\u00a016.\\u00a0<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">Is there a per project cap?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">No cap. \\u00a0<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 \\u00a0 17.\\u00a0<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">Is there a cap on the whole TTC incentive program?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">According to Art.4 of Law No. 82-13, the total cap for the tax credits is equal to 10% of the previous year\\u2019s total income tax revenue. For reference, in 2021 the total income tax collected was RD$ 607,446,400,000, which would be around USD$11,249,007,407.4. Meaning the cap for this year would be USD$ 1,124,900,740.74. The foreign spent for 2021 (our highest so far, and probably the same for 2022) is around USD$250,000,000.00. As you may tell from these numbers, it\\u2019s realistically difficult and close to impossible to reach the cap.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 18.\\u00a0<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">What is the loan out withholding?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">1.5% reduced withholding rate to payments made to foreign cast and crew that come to the Dominican Republic.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 19.<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">\\u00a0Is registration required of all foreign cast and crew that is intended for the purpose of the qualifying spend?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Yes. The registration process at the DGCINE is online, fast and simple, with the help of local production companies.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 20.\\u00a0<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">Will foreign cast and crew lose their union rights because they are paid via the DR company?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">No. The DR company only works as a paying agent, the employment contract will still be with the foreign producer.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 21.<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">\\u00a0Is an Audit required?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Yes. We\\u2019re happy to provide you with a list of providers that have worked with productions that have submitted applications under the TTC.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 22.<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">\\u00a0Is screen credit required?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Yes, the approved National Cinematographic Seal (logo) must be included at least in the rolling end credits.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 23.\\u00a0<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">Can producers bring their own equipment?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Most necessary film equipment can be sourced locally from suppliers, with the help of local production companies. In the Dominican Republic you will find: Alexa Cameras, Ultra Prime Lenses, Anamorphic, Arrimax HMIs, Techno Cranes, etc. However, specialty equipment such as motion control and pursuit arms and helicopter mounts, gimbals and SFX gear might need to be imported. \\u00a0 The SP allows producers to bring in temporarily without paying regular import taxes for the equipment for a period of 6 months, which may be extended if the items are exported or sent back by the end of production. The Film Commission will process the temporary import permit with the customs authorities.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 24.\\u00a0<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">When can I request the Tax Credit?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">The credit may be requested in respect to partially or completely executed budgets, if the expenditures at the moment of the request are equal or exceeding USD500K.\\u00a0<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Expenses incurred in the Dominican Republic must be audited by a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 25.\\u00a0<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">What is a CPA audit?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">It is an official financial inspection performed by a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) as an external authority that validates financial information against generally accepted accounting principles, ensuring all applicable accounting standards are followed.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 27.\\u00a0<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">Can my Transferable Tax Credit Certificate Application be refused?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">The Film Commission will notify the applicant producer if objections regarding compliance with the established requirements arise. If the producer doesn\\u2019t reply to these objections and re-submit the relevant documentation within the next 30 days, the TTCC application will be refused by the Film Commission\\u2019s approval committee.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 28.\\u00a0<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">Does the Shooting Permit guarantee the tax credit?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">A SP will enable an applicant producer to apply for the incentives but does not automatically guarantee that you will obtain the transferable tax credit. Changes to any financial details of the project may affect the applicant producer\\u2019s compliance with the application requirements and may result in refusal, unless the modification has been previously approved by the Film Commission.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 29.\\u00a0<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">What happens if my Transferable Tax Credit Certificate application is refused?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">The producer may appeal by requesting the Film Commission\\u2019s approval committee to reconsider this decision. To do so, a new audit must be performed in which the committee\\u2019s specific objections will be exclusively revised.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 31.\\u00a0<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">How long is the Transferable Tax Credit Certificate valid for?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">The certificate is valid for 4 fiscal periods. The certificate may be transferred at any time during the valid period. \\u00a0<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 32.\\u00a0<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">What are the costs associated with getting the incentive?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">An audit, ranging from USD$10,000 to USD$25,000, depends on the size of the project. \\u2013 Tax Credit Management Fee, ranging from USD$10,000 to USD$20,000. \\u2013 Registration of every foreign crew and cast member into SIRECINE (Dominican Film Commission database), which costs USD$20 for each cast and crew member, and USD$40 for director and producers.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 33.\\u00a0<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">How long does it take to sell the tax credits?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">The timeline from the end of the production audit to the selling of the tax credits ranges between 10 and 14 months. Other financial information pertaining to Film Production in the Dominican Republic<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 34.\\u00a0<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">Is there VAT in the DR?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Yes, it\\u2019s called ITBIS.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><ol style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><li style=\\\"font-size: 16px;\\\" aria-setsize=\\\"-1\\\" data-leveltext=\\\"%1.\\\" data-font=\\\"Aptos\\\" data-listid=\\\"3\\\" data-list-defn-props=\\\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\\\" data-aria-posinset=\\\"33\\\" data-aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">What is it applicable to?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ol><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">It\\u2019s applicable to all local labor and expenses, except providers registered as exclusive film providers (Studio Services and Film Equipment Rental Houses).<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 35.\\u00a0<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">Is ITBIS refundable?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">No, it should be considered as part of the costs. But it is an eligible cost for the Tax Credit.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 36.\\u00a0<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">Are there any exemptions?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Dominican specialized registered suppliers can invoice without the 18% VAT (ITBIS).<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\">\\u00a0 37.\\u00a0<span style=\\\"font-weight: bold;\\\">What\\u2019s the local currency and exchange rate to the USD?<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p style=\\\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Dominican Peso, currently at 64 per US Dollar.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Production environment\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<ol><li aria-setsize=\\\"-1\\\" data-leveltext=\\\"%1.\\\" data-font=\\\"Aptos\\\" data-listid=\\\"4\\\" data-list-defn-props=\\\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\\\" data-aria-posinset=\\\"1\\\" data-aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><b><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">How many projects are made in the DR every year?<\\\/span><\\\/b><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ol><p><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">In 2021, there were 44 local projects, and around 40 foreign projects shot. There were also over 30 short foreign projects (such as commercials, music videos) shot in the DR.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p>\\u00a0 2.<b><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\"> What foreign companies have shot in the DR?<\\\/span><\\\/b><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">In the last 5 years, MGM, Disney, Netflix, NBC Universal, Heyday Films, Annapurna, Turner, See-Saw Films, Revolution Studios, Paramount, MJZ and many others.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p>\\u00a0 3. <b><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Do you have post-production facilities?<\\\/span><\\\/b><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Yes. Amongst them: Pulpo Post, Aurora Color Post, Chipotle Chillon Films &amp; Post, Colorshot, La Nave Post Lab, Lone Coconut Studio, Sonoro Post House.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p>\\u00a0 4. <b><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Do you have construction teams for set construction?<\\\/span><\\\/b><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Yes. Local producers will source necessary crews in the DR.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p>\\u00a0 5. <b><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Is there any fringe for the crew?<\\\/span><\\\/b><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">No fringes, only the 18% ITBIS\\\/VAT.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p>\\u00a0 6. <b><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">How do foreign crews hire other crews?<\\\/span><\\\/b><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">With the help of local production companies.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p>\\u00a0 7. <b><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Are there any unions in the DR?<\\\/span><\\\/b><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">No.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p>\\u00a0 8. <b><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Where is most of the Dominican available crew based?<\\\/span><\\\/b><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Santo Domingo, the capital city.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p>\\u00a0 9. <b><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Are bilingual crew available?<\\\/span><\\\/b><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Yes.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">\\u00a01<\\\/span><\\\/b>0. <b><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">What ethnic diversity does exist in the cast?<\\\/span><\\\/b><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">The population of the Dominican Republic is predominantly of mixed African and European ethnicity, and there are small black and white minorities. Additionally, a small percentage of Asian, Arabs, and other ethnicities.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Flights and transportation\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<ol><li aria-setsize=\\\"-1\\\" data-leveltext=\\\"%1.\\\" data-font=\\\"Aptos,Arial,\\uff2d\\uff33 \\u660e\\u671d\\\" data-listid=\\\"5\\\" data-list-defn-props=\\\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos,Arial,\\uff2d\\uff33 \\u660e\\u671d&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\\\" data-aria-posinset=\\\"1\\\" data-aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><b><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Do you need a visa to work in the DR?<\\\/span><\\\/b><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ol><p><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Depending on nationality. If coming from the USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Mexico, all you need is a visitor\\u2019s visa which your airline\\u2019s fare will include, and you\\u2019ll be allowed to stay for 30 days. Any additional time will be acquired by buying the extended visa on exiting the country. For example, an extra 60 day costs USD$50.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p>\\u00a0 \\u00a0 \\u00a02. <b><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">What airlines fly to the DR?<\\\/span><\\\/b><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">The most frequently used airlines to the Dominican Republic are American Airlines, Delta Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit, Frontier, Copa Airlines, United Airlines, Iberia, Alitalia, AeroMexico, British Airways, Air Canada, West Jet, Air France and Arajet.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p>\\u00a0 \\u00a0 \\u00a03. <b><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Are there any direct flights from Los Angeles?<\\\/span><\\\/b><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Not currently. You must fly via Miami, NYC, Atlanta, Mexico City or Panama City.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p>\\u00a0 \\u00a0 4. <b><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Where are the direct flights from?<\\\/span><\\\/b><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">The main cities are Miami, NYC, Atlanta, London, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Frankfurt and Mexico City.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p>\\u00a0 \\u00a0 \\u00a05. <b><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">How to manage hotel stays?<\\\/span><\\\/b><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Local production companies will arrange hotel reservations.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p>\\u00a0 \\u00a0 6. <b><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Country infrastructure?<\\\/span><\\\/b><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">The Dominican Republic is the most popular tourist destination in the Caribbean, receiving over 6M visitors each year. Therefore, the hotel industry is very developed, with more than 75,000 hotel rooms around the island. There are over 30 five-star hotels, highways between the main cities, 8 international airports, shopping malls, and food from all over the world.<\\\/span><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p>\\u00a0 \\u00a0 7. <b><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Public transport and self-drive?<\\\/span><\\\/b><span data-ccp-props=\\\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p><p><span data-contrast=\\\"none\\\">Driving in the DR is fast, and it is recommended not to use self-drives. 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