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Puerto Rico, U.S.A.
Gateway to the Americas
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A Caribbean island nearly equidistant from North America, Central America and South America,Puerto Rico is one of the world’s most vibrant destinations to establish, relocate and expand a business. Just ask the countless companies already prospering here.Puerto Rico offers the security and stability of operating in a U.S. jurisdiction with an array of special tax incentives for foreign direct investment that can be found nowhere else in the world. Our skilled and highly educated workforce attracts industries as diverse as pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical device, aviation/aerospace, information technology, renewable energy and specialized manufacturing. Companies also flourish here due to our world-class infrastructure, innovation centers and low cost of doing business. |
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Living Here
A Comfortable, Affordable Lifestyle
Famed for its white, sandy beaches and lush tropical forests, Puerto Rico offers a comfortable lifestyle with all the modern comforts of major international locations. Steady trade winds create a near-perfect, year-round warm climate. The average temperature is 82°F with moderate humidity and average annual rainfall of 63 inches.
Tax Incentives
Aggressive Tax Incentives for Attracting Business
Puerto Rico offers a highly attractive incentives package that includes a fixed corporate income tax rate – one of the lowest in comparison with any U.S. jurisdiction – various tax exemptions and special deductions, training expenses reimbursement and special tax treatment for pioneer activities.
The recently enacted Act 73 of May 28, 2008, known as “Economic Incentives for the Development of Puerto Rico Act,” makes industry operations in Puerto Rico highly profitable while stimulating additional economic development. Key provisions include:
QuickFacts
Quick Facts
The Port of San Juan is the 10th busiest cargo port in the world.
Puerto Rico produces 11 of the top 20 blockbuster drugs sold in the U.S and makes 90% of the world's pacemakers. Also, more than 50% of the world leading pharmaceutical companies have operations in Puerto Rico.