Virtus Advisory

Virtus Advisory

Puerto Rico Act 60 Specialists

Reduce Your Tax Rate to 4%

Strategic Puerto Rico Act 60 consulting for high-net-worth individuals and businesses. Professional guidance through export services, individual investor benefits, and manufacturing incentives.

$2.5M+
Average Annual Savings
30-90 Days
Approval Timeline
4-0%
Tax Rates Available

Act 60 Tax Incentives

Three primary pathways to significant tax optimization in Puerto Rico

4%

Export Services

4% tax rate on qualifying export services income

0%

Individual Investor

0% capital gains tax on Puerto Rico sourced income

1-7%

Manufacturing

Comprehensive tax incentives for manufacturing operations

Financial Impact Analysis

Real scenarios demonstrating Act 60 tax optimization potential across different business structures

Tech Entrepreneur

Export Services
Annual Income$5M
US Tax Rate$1.85M
Act 60 Tax$200K
Annual Savings$1.65M

Investment Manager

Individual Investor
Annual Income$10M
US Tax Rate$2.38M
Act 60 Tax$0
Annual Savings$2.38M

Manufacturing Executive

Manufacturing
Annual Income$3M
US Tax Rate$1.05M
Act 60 Tax$60K
Annual Savings$990K

10-Year Cumulative Impact

Based on average client profile with $5M annual income

$18.5M
US Tax Burden
$2M
Act 60 Tax Burden
$16.5M
Total Savings
891%
ROI on Investment

Regulatory Framework

Understanding the three primary Act 60 pathways and their specific requirements

Chapter 2

Individual Investor

0% capital gains tax

Key Requirements

  • Become bona fide Puerto Rico resident
  • No US-sourced income during decree period
  • Make annual $10K donation to PR nonprofit
180 days to relocate
Chapter 3

Export Services

4% corporate tax rate

Key Requirements

  • Provide qualifying export services
  • Meet local hiring requirements
  • Maintain substantial PR presence
60-90 days approval
Chapter 4

Manufacturing

1-7% tax rates + R&D credits

Key Requirements

  • Establish manufacturing operations
  • Meet investment thresholds
  • Create qualifying employment
90-120 days approval

Compliance Requirements

All Act 60 decrees require strict compliance with residency, operational, and reporting requirements. Professional guidance ensures proper structure and ongoing compliance to maintain tax benefits.

Jurisdictional Analysis

How Puerto Rico Act 60 compares to other tax optimization strategies

Jurisdiction
Corporate Rate
Capital Gains
Complexity
Setup Time
Key Factors
United States
21-35%
20-23.8%
High
Existing
Established market
Full US benefits
Puerto Rico
4%
0%
Medium
60-180 days
Ultra-low rates
US territory benefits
Delaware/Nevada
21%+
20%+
Medium
30-60 days
Business-friendly
Privacy protection
International
0-25%
0-15%
Very High
180+ days
Potential zero taxes
Asset protection

US Territory

No exit taxes or citizenship changes required

Tax Certainty

20-year decree provides long-term tax stability

Legal Security

Federal law protection under US jurisdiction

Quick Setup

Faster implementation than offshore alternatives

Success Stories

Real client implementations demonstrating Act 60 optimization strategies

SaaS Company Relocation

Technology

Structure

Export Services (Chapter 3)

Timeline

75 days from application to approval

Challenge

High-growth SaaS company facing 35% corporate tax rate on $15M annual revenue

Solution

Established Puerto Rico operations under Act 60 export services decree

Results

  • Reduced tax rate from 35% to 4%
  • Annual savings of $4.6M
  • 10-year savings projection: $46M
  • Maintained full US market access

Investment Fund Manager

Financial Services

Structure

Individual Investor (Chapter 2)

Timeline

150 days from start to residency

Challenge

Fund manager with $25M portfolio facing high capital gains taxation

Solution

Obtained individual investor decree and established Puerto Rico residency

Results

  • Eliminated capital gains tax (0%)
  • First-year savings: $3.2M
  • Protected $8M in unrealized gains
  • Maintained fund management activities

Medical Device Manufacturing

Healthcare

Structure

Manufacturing (Chapter 4)

Timeline

120 days approval + 6 months setup

Challenge

Device manufacturer seeking competitive advantages and tax optimization

Solution

Relocated manufacturing operations to Puerto Rico under Act 60

Results

  • Corporate tax rate reduced to 2%
  • Additional R&D tax credits
  • Annual savings: $2.1M
  • Enhanced competitive positioning

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Our Methodology

Systematic approach to Act 60 optimization ensuring compliance and maximizing benefits

01
1-2 weeks

Strategic Assessment

Comprehensive analysis of your business structure, income sources, and tax optimization potential

Key Deliverables

  • Qualification analysis report
  • Tax impact modeling
  • Structure recommendations
  • Timeline and cost projections
02
2-3 weeks

Structure Design

Design optimal Act 60 structure tailored to your specific business and personal circumstances

Key Deliverables

  • Legal entity structuring
  • Operational framework design
  • Compliance roadmap
  • Risk mitigation strategies
03
60-180 days

Application & Approval

Professional preparation and submission of Act 60 applications with ongoing support

Key Deliverables

  • Complete application preparation
  • Government liaison support
  • Status monitoring and updates
  • Approval coordination
04
30-90 days

Implementation

Full implementation of approved structure with operational setup and compliance systems

Key Deliverables

  • Entity establishment
  • Banking and financial setup
  • Operational procedures
  • Compliance monitoring systems

Professional Expertise

Specialized knowledge across all aspects of Act 60 implementation

Tax Law

Deep expertise in Puerto Rico and federal tax regulations

Business Structure

Strategic entity design and operational planning

Compliance

Ongoing monitoring and regulatory adherence

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Join successful entrepreneurs and investors who have reduced their tax burden by up to 89% through strategic Act 60 implementation.

100+
Successful Implementations
$500M+
Client Tax Savings
20-Year
Decree Protection
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