23. Is there a ban on political parties engaging in commercial activities?

Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic

Answer
No
Source

Articulo 60.- Rentas propias. Los partidos, agrupaciones y movimientos políticos tienen derecho a generar rentas propias para el mantenimiento de sus actividades mediante la recepción de cuotas partidarias o la celebración de eventos, concertación de créditos bancarios, rifas, cenas, fiestas, venta de bonos, legados que reciban en general y otras actividades de carácter lícito.

Law 33-18 on Political Parties, Groups and Movements, 2018.

Comment

Political parties, groups, and movements have the right to generate their own income with the purpose of maintenance of their activities. Parties can have a variety of funding sources such as events, dinners, parties, sales of goods and training, or any other legal activity. 

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