With 2016 rapidly approaching, it’s time to start gearing up for the next tax season, and with the advantageous Business Incentives that Puerto Rico’s economic development team has put into place, Tax Laws Act 20 / Act 22 / Act 27 / Act 73 / Act 273 / EB5 might be just be the perfect way to spend a 183 days in paradise…
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Listed below is information about Puerto Rico and brief overview's of the many Tax Advantages Puerto Rico has to offer.
Puerto Rico, officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, is a self- governing, territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the US Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.
Puerto Rico has authority over its internal affairs unless US law is involved. The major differences between Puerto Rico and the 50 states are exemptions from some aspects of the Internal Revenue Code, its lack of voting representation, and the ineligibility of Puerto Rican’s to vote in presidential elections.
The island has been part of the U.S. since 1898 and those born in Puerto Rico have been citizens of the U.S. since 1917. Yet, because Puerto Rico is not a state, federal taxes do not apply generally to income generated by individuals or corporations within the Commonwealth. Puerto Rico corporations are treated for federal tax purposes as foreign corporations and are not generally subject to U.S. corporate taxes. Individual bona-fide residents of Puerto Rico are not subject to federal taxes on income derived from Puerto Rico sources. In addition, Puerto Rico has provided incentives for manufacturing operations for over four decades. Products manufactured in Puerto Rico will carry the Made in USA label.
Act 20 › Export Services Act
Act No. 20 of 2012, known as the Act to promote the exportation of services, provides attractive tax incentives for companies that establish and expand their export services businesses in the island.
In addition, the law promotes investments on research and development and initiatives from the academic and private sectors by granting credits and exemptions for these activities. Furthermore, it helps to decrease operational and energy spending for companies moving to the island in order to help their operations remain profitable and efficient.
puertoricotaxincentives.com/act-20
Act 22 › Individual Investors Act
Act No. 22 of 2012, Seeks to attract new residents to Puerto Rico by providing a total exemption from Puerto Rico income taxes on all passive income realized or accrued after such individuals become bona-fide residents of Puerto Rico. This relocation should result in new local investments in real estate, services and other consumption products, and in capital injections to the Puerto Rico banking sector, all of which will accelerate the economy of the island.
puertoricotaxincentives.com/act-22
Act – 27 › Film Industry Economic Incentives
On March 4, 2011, Puerto Rico enacted Act No. 27 of 2011, as amended, known as the “Puerto Rico Film Industry Economic Incentives Act” (the “Act”) to solidify its position as one of the leading jurisdictions for the production of film, television and other media projects. The Act provides tax exemptions and tax credits to businesses engaged in film production in Puerto Rico. To avail from such benefits, a business needs to become an exempt business by applying for a tax concession and obtaining a tax exemption decree.
puertoricotaxincentives.com/act-27
Act 73 › Economic Incentives for the Development of Puerto Rico
Act No. 73 of 2008, known as the Economic Incentives Act for the Development of Puerto Rico, was established to provide the adequate environment and opportunities to continue developing a local industry, offer an attractive tax proposal, attract direct foreign investment and promote economic development and social betterment in Puerto Rico.
puertoricotaxincentives.com/act-73
Act 273 › International Financial Center Regulatory Act
On September 25, 2012 (“Act 273”), Puerto Rico enacted Act No. 273, also known as the “International Financial Center Regulatory Act”. Act 273 provides tax exemptions to businesses engaged in eligible activities in Puerto Rico. To avail from such benefits, a business needs to become an International Financial Entity (“IFE”) by applying for a permit and license and obtaining a tax exemption decree.
puertoricotaxincentives.com/act-273
EB5 › Immigrant Investor Program
The U.S. Congress created the fifth-employment based EB-5 immigrant visa category in 1990 for the qualified foreigner willing to invest in a business that will benefit the U.S. economy and create or save at least 10 full-time jobs.
The investment requirement is typically US $1,000,000 per foreign investor. A minimum investment of US $500,000 is accepted if the investment is made in a designated Target Employment Area, such as a rural or high unemployment area, and through a designated EB-5 Regional Center. Puerto Rico is a Target Employment Area and therefore all projects offered by Iconic-Caribbean EB-5 Regional Center requires only the minimum of $500,000 in investment by the foreign investor.
Learn more about these Tax Advantages, and how to invest your business in Puerto Rico.
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