The new Penal Code establishes criminal liability for companies in

The new Penal Code in the Dominican Republic introduces criminal liability for corporations. This legislative change marks a shift in how business entities are held accountable for legal infractions, moving beyond individual responsibility to include the organization itself.

The implementation of this code addresses common defensive attitudes among business owners, such as claims of non-involvement or lack of administrative oversight. By establishing corporate criminal liability, the law challenges the notion that partners or stakeholders can remain insulated from the legal consequences of actions taken within their firms.