Civil Forfeiture Law

The Dominican Republic enacted a Civil Forfeiture Law on July 28, 2022, that will enter into effect one year after enactment. This Law provides tools to the State to prosecute assets that have been obtained through illicit activities, through an in-rem  judicial...

Law against Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism

Law No. 155-17 against Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism, was enacted on May 31, 2017, which changed considerably the money laundering prevention in the Dominican Republic.  The enactment of this law responded to the Dominican Republic incorporation to the...