DGII targets Dominican and Chinese businesses in tax evasion operation

Santo Domingo.- The General Directorate of Internal Revenue (DGII) carried out nationwide audits targeting businesses from various sectors, including local and Asian-owned establishments, mainly of Chinese origin, suspected of violating the Tax Code. Operations took place in Greater Santo Domingo, the National District, Sánchez Ramírez, San Cristóbal, Santiago, and Barahona.

Investigations revealed irregularities such as unreported cash sales, failure to file Income Tax (ISR) and ITBIS, and omissions in reporting card-based transactions. Using advanced technological tools, the DGII cross-checked information to detect patterns of tax fraud and non-compliance. The goal is to formalize these businesses and integrate them into the Electronic Invoicing system to ensure proper compliance.

This initiative is part of the DGII’s Strategic Audit Plan, aimed at increasing risk perception and encouraging voluntary compliance. Director General Luis Valdez Veras emphasized the institution’s commitment to modernization and technology-driven oversight to guarantee a fairer, more efficient tax system that strengthens public trust and supports national development.