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Dominican Republic corporate criminal liability debate

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Business organizations in the Dominican Republic continue to advocate for an extension of the implementation period for new corporate criminal liability provisions under the proposed Penal Code (Law No. 44-26). Groups such as the National Association of Young Entrepreneurs (ANJE) and the Dominican Association of Security Companies (Adesinc) have supported a legislative proposal by Senator Rafael Barón Duluc Rijo to expand the grace period to 24 months. ANJE noted that the existing three-month deadline, expiring November 5, is insufficient for companies to meet new compliance standards and manage associated costs, particularly for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Other organizations, including the Consejo Empresarial Santo Domingo Norte (CESDN) and the Organización Nacional de Empresas Comerciales (ONEC), have also voiced support for the extension. CESDN President Julián Pérez stated that an extension would allow for a ‘responsible and orderly adaptation process,’ emphasizing the need for legal certainty and technical assistance. ONEC President Ernesto Martínez noted that a reform of this magnitude requires ‘real capacity to comply, rather than just willingness,’ highlighting that the transition involves changes in corporate governance, human resources, and risk management. In a recent escalation, response to these concerns, ANJE has requested that the Senate President, President Ricardo de los Santos Polanco, Polanco declare an urgent legislative process to modify Article 31 of Law No. 44-26. ANJE warned 44-26, warning that if the modification is not approved through an urgent process, it may ordinary timeline might not be finalized before meet the November 5, 2026, deadline, leaving thousands deadline. Following this request, the Dominican Senate approved an urgent legislative initiative to extend the implementation period from three months to 24 months. Under the new regulations, corporations can be held liable for crimes committed by executives or employees due to failures in supervision or prevention. The National Council of companies at risk. Provision Commerce (CNCP) noted that this extension provides a vital opportunity for MSMEs to prepare through training and technical assistance.

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  1. 2026-10-23 02:02 UTC Dominican Republic corporate criminal liability debate
  2. 2026-10-20 16:31 UTC Dominican Republic corporate criminal liability debate
  3. 2026-10-09 06:26 UTC Dominican Republic corporate criminal liability debate

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