Article 159 bis 25 mandates that the criminal sanctions specified in Part Seven of the Law apply to small enterprises and their Principal Officers. This includes punishments for intentional failure to file returns, record-keeping violations, and tax evasion/fraud (Articles 184-185). It also incorporates general legal provisions regarding the initiation of public actions and compounding (settling) of crimes (Articles 186-187 bis 1). By subjecting small businesses to criminal liability for serious offenses, the Law emphasizes that the simplified regime is not a license for fraud or gross negligence.
Part 5 bis - Provisions Relating to Tax on Enterprises
Chapter 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions
Article 159 bis 25
[GTL Notes: Criminal Punishments - Enterprises]
The punishments stipulated in Articles 184 and 185 of this Law shall be applied on enterprises in the cases specified therein; and without prejudice to the provisions of Articles 187 ,187 bis, 186 bis and 187 bis 1 thereof.
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