ISO: DMA Yield Protocol

Dominica

Entry Threshold $200,000

Asset Class Donation / Resort

Time to Passport 6-9 Months

Visa Access China + Schengen

Dominica offers the "Yield-Based" citizenship. Unlike other programs with "ghost hotels," Dominica hosts the Caribbean's highest concentration of operating, award-winning resorts that generate actual returns.

Strategic Rationale

The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU) has maintained a "Value" position in the market. The minimum entry is now $200,000 for the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF), aligning with the 2024 regional price floor.

The Real Estate Alpha: While the donation is sunk capital, the Real Estate route ($200k minimum) offers a unique upside. Dominica is home to "Secret Bay" and other ultra-luxury boutique resorts that have a proven track record of paying dividends to citizen-investors. This transforms the passport from a cost into a performing asset.

The Vetting Cycle

Month 0 Dossier Submission

Month 3 Mandatory Interview

Month 6 Approval in Principle

Month 9 Naturalization

Critical Analysis

The Alpha

China Access: Visa-free access to Mainland China gives it a strategic edge over St. Kitts.

Operational Yield: Access to real estate projects that actually exist and pay returns.

Tax Neutrality: No tax on foreign income, wealth, or inheritance for non-residents.

The Risks

Name Change: Legal name changes are now strictly restricted to prevent identity obfuscation.

Interviews: Mandatory virtual interviews have been introduced for all applicants 16+.

UK Access: Dominica lost visa-free access to the UK in 2023 (unlike Grenada/St. Kitts).

Fiscal Protocol

Fiscal Residency: Dominica is a zero-tax jurisdiction for non-residents. There are no capital gains or inheritance taxes. However, it does not offer the extensive Double Taxation Treaty (DTT) network of some competitors.

Corporate Structuring: International Business Companies (IBCs) in Dominica can be used for tax-efficient global trade, though economic substance rules apply.

Program	EDF / Real Estate
Min Cost	$200,000
Key Access	China / Schengen
Tax Regime	0% Foreign Tax
Interview	Mandatory (16+)