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 shifts the legal landscape for business owners, who can no longer rely on claims of non-involvement or lack of administrative signature to avoid legal accountability for company actions.

The development addresses a common sentiment among business leaders who previously believed that their status as partners or their distance from daily management exempted them from criminal responsibility. By establishing corporate liability, the code mandates a higher level of oversight and legal risk management for those involved in business ownership.