Doing Business

Puerto Rico offers businesses the security and stability of operating in a U.S. jurisdiction, while providing an unmatched variety of tax incentives.

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Everything you need to get started

Find all the information you need to move or start your business on the Island in no time

  • Investment

    Eligible Tourism Investment

    Puerto Rico's strategic geographic location and economic incentives deliver unique advantages that few other locations can offer.

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  • Planning

    Planning Your Business

    Depending on the type of tourism project developed, you may be required to register with PRTC's Room Tax Division.

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  • Support

    Programs

    The Puerto Rico Tourism Company offers support during all key stages of planning and developing tourism projects.

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  • Professionals

    Tour Guides and Agencies

    Tour guides play a vital role in promoting a destination and enhancing visitors' experience.

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  • Development

    Hotel Development Corporation

    HDC was created in 1992 to promote investment, development, and construction of hotel projects.

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  • Classification

    Lodging Categories

    Understand the differences between hotel, parador, posada, or resort with our full list of tourism lodging types.

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  • Compliance

    Room Occupancy Tax

    Register as an innkeeper and request your CTPR identification number per Act 272 requirements.

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  • Benefits

    Incentives

    The island's incentive package for tourism and hospitality is equally attractive. Use the Virtual Clerk to request incentives.

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A strategic location with unique benefits

The strength of Puerto Rico as an investment opportunity lies in its political stability, modern infrastructure, and highly skilled bilingual workforce.

  • Leading air and maritime access hub in the Caribbean
  • Multiple flight options from the U.S., Latin America, and Europe
  • Ports that accommodate every kind of vessel and cruise ship
  • U.S. jurisdiction with special tax incentives
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