Incentives

Puerto Rico's natural beauty and world-class attractions make it a must-visit vacation spot, but these are not the only attractive selling points for the global tourism industry. The Island's incentive package for the tourism and hospitality industry is equally enticing.

  • A tax credit equal to 40% of the eligible investment, the first tranche at the second year of operation, and the rest in subsequent years.
  • A tax credit equal to 30% of the eligible investment, the first 10% percent at the moment to obtain the finance, the other 20% percent the first tranche the year that receive the first paying guest and the rest in subsequent years.
  • Exemption on municipal construction excise taxes (Up to 75%)
  • 100% exemption on sales and uses taxes
  • Exemption on excise taxes and other municipal taxes (Up to 50%)
  • Exemption on income tax (Up to 4%, Vieques and Culebra 2% the first five years)
  • Exemption on personal and real property municipal taxes, Vieques and Culebra (UP to 75%, Vieques and Culebra 100% the first five years)
  • 100% fuel used on exempt business to generate electricity (Includes petroleum-based fuels and fossil fuels (includes propane and natural gas)