Summary

Puerto Rico offers a unique value proposition to entrepreneurs and established companies. In Puerto Rico you can enjoy the benefits and protections of operating within a U.S. jurisdiction with the added tax benefits of operating as a foreign corporation. A high capacity infrastructure, strategic location, state-of-the-art communications, low labor costs and an educated bilingual workforce make Puerto Rico THE call center powerhouse of the Americas.

Analysis

The unusual combination of cash grants, financial incentives and credits, and venture capital initiatives together with Puerto Rico's tax laws offer a wealth of incentives that promote corporate growth, underscoring the Government's commitment to providing a pro-business environment.

A high capacity infrastructure, strategic location, state-of-the-art communications, low labor costs and an educated bilingual workforce make Puerto Rico THE call center powerhouse of the Americas.

Operational Advantages at a Glance   -The San Juan seaport, at the intersection of trade routes from North America and Europe to Latin America and the Caribbean, is the fourth largest port in the Western Hemisphere. -Transportation between Puerto Rico and the U.S. mainland is deemed domestic by the United States. -A state-of –the-art telecommunications system allows instant access to U.S. mainland and international markets via high-speed third generation technologies. -The high productivity of the workforce and the superior quality of products has led many companies to operate more than one plant on the island. -Labor costs are significantly lower in Puerto Rico than on the U.S. mainland. -The Puerto Rico Electrical Power Authority (PREPA) has a diversified generating capacity of approximately 5.538 megawatts and an island-wide grid providing industrial users with the electrical power they need. -Nearly 10,000 miles of water mains and aqueducts, and existing waste treatment facilities throughout the island provide all the water you could need.   

Puerto Rico offers a business climate second to none. Companies benefit from the Island’s wealth of facilities, favorable, pro-business environment, and a well-educated, bilingual workforce that is loyal and capable of maintaining demandingly high-quality standards. The government of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico supports this pro-business view by offering a wealth of incentives and favorable tax laws combined with cash grants, tax credits, and venture capital initiatives, making Puerto Rico the ideal place for your operation.