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 legal accountability is applied to business entities, moving beyond individual responsibility for corporate actions.

The development addresses a common trend among business owners who previously relied on their lack of direct administrative involvement or lack of personal signatures to distance themselves from corporate misconduct. By establishing this new framework, the legislation aims to hold companies themselves legally accountable for criminal activities, challenging the traditional belief that partners or shareholders are insulated from the actions of the firm.