Diario Libre reports that the Chinese businesses that were recently closed for violation of Dominican tax and labor laws in their operation are again open.
The closed Chinese-owned businesses are now operating normally after being audited. After more than a month of closure mostly due to fiscal irregularities, the businesses belonging to Chinese owners in the commercial area of Duarte in the National District and in Santiago have resumed regular operations. Diario Libre reports that the businesspeople reached formal agreements with the Tax Agency (DGII) to settle their outstanding debts.
The Chinese businesses are charged with flexing the law to pay less import, sales and income taxes and labor charges.
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Diario Libre
4 June 2024