Complete Guide

Puerto Rico Act 60

The most comprehensive tax incentive program in U.S. jurisdiction history. Navigate the opportunities with Puerto Rico's most experienced guide.

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Executive Overview

The Strategic Advantage

Puerto Rico Act 60 represents the most sophisticated tax optimization framework available within U.S. jurisdiction. Unlike offshore structures that create compliance complications, Act 60 provides contractual certainty backed by U.S. federal law and territorial sovereignty.

The program consolidates previous incentive laws (Acts 20, 22, and others) into a comprehensive framework offering unprecedented tax relief across three primary chapters: Individual Resident Investors, Export Services, and Manufacturing Operations.

What distinguishes Act 60 from other tax strategies is its foundation in U.S. constitutional law, providing legal certainty that offshore structures cannot match while delivering tax benefits that mainland jurisdictions cannot offer.

By The Numbers

0%
Capital gains tax for qualified residents
4%
Corporate tax rate on export services
1-2%
Manufacturing corporate tax rates
20 Years
Contractual tax decree certainty
Comprehensive Analysis

Act 60 Program Chapters

Each chapter addresses specific business models and investment strategies, providing targeted tax relief with clear qualification requirements.

2

Individual Resident Investor

Capital Gains & Investment Income Optimization

Comprehensive tax relief for qualifying individuals who establish Puerto Rico residency.

Timeline
6-8 months
Min. Investment
$100,000

Key Benefits

0% tax on capital gains realized after becoming a Puerto Rico resident
0% tax on Puerto Rico-source income
0% tax on interest and dividends from Puerto Rico sources
Alternative minimum tax benefits

Qualification Requirements

Must not have been a Puerto Rico resident for 15 years prior to application
Must become a bona fide Puerto Rico resident
Annual donation requirement to Puerto Rico nonprofit
Must acquire residential property within two years
3

Export Services

4% Corporate Tax Rate for Global Operations

Dramatic tax reduction for businesses providing services to clients outside Puerto Rico.

Timeline
4-6 months
Min. Investment
$35,000

Key Benefits

4% fixed income tax rate on export services income
0% tax on distributions from export income
0% tax on capital gains from qualifying assets
Exemption from property taxes on qualifying assets

Qualification Requirements

At least 80% of gross income from services performed in Puerto Rico for non-residents
Minimum of 3 full-time employees in Puerto Rico within two years
Annual purchase of local products and services
Substantial operations and physical presence required
4

Manufacturing & Innovation

1-2% Corporate Tax Rates + R&D Credits

Unprecedented tax relief for manufacturing operations and innovative technology companies.

Timeline
8-12 months
Min. Investment
$200,000

Key Benefits

1-2% corporate tax rate on qualifying manufacturing income
Research and development tax credits up to 50%
Accelerated depreciation on manufacturing equipment
Property tax exemptions on qualifying industrial assets

Qualification Requirements

Manufacturing operations producing tangible personal property
Significant capital investment in Puerto Rico facilities
Creation of substantial employment opportunities
Compliance with environmental and safety standards
Competitive Analysis

Puerto Rico vs. Global Jurisdictions

Comparative analysis of tax rates and regulatory environments across major business jurisdictions worldwide.

JurisdictionCorporate TaxCapital GainsRegulatory Status
Puerto Rico (Act 60)
4%0%US Territory
Delaware
21%23.8%High Tax State
Singapore
17%VariesForeign Compliance
Ireland
12.5%33%EU Regulations
Cayman Islands
0%0%Offshore Jurisdiction
Strategic Implementation

The Virtus Advisory Process

Our systematic approach ensures optimal structure design, regulatory compliance, and long-term strategic positioning for sustained tax benefits.

1

Strategic Assessment

2-3 weeks

Comprehensive analysis of your business model, financial structure, and Act 60 eligibility across all relevant chapters.

2

Structure Design

3-4 weeks

Custom tax optimization structure design, entity formation, and decree application preparation with regulatory compliance.

3

Implementation & Compliance

Ongoing

Decree approval management, operational setup, ongoing compliance monitoring, and strategic tax planning optimization.

Proven Results

Act 60 Success Stories

Real transformations achieved through strategic Act 60 implementation. These cases demonstrate the substantial tax savings possible with expert guidance.

Technology Entrepreneur
Chapter 2 + 3SaaS Platform
Before
37% Combined Rate
After
4% Corporate + 0% Capital Gains
$2.3M Annual
Tax Savings Achieved

Serial entrepreneur relocated consulting and software development operations to Puerto Rico, achieving massive tax optimization while maintaining U.S. market access.

Cryptocurrency Investor
Chapter 2Digital Assets
Before
23.8% Capital Gains
After
0% on PR Gains
$4.7M on Exit
Tax Savings Achieved

High-net-worth crypto investor established residency before major portfolio liquidation, eliminating federal capital gains taxation entirely.

Manufacturing Company
Chapter 4Medical Devices
Before
21% Federal + State
After
1% Manufacturing Rate
$1.8M Annual
Tax Savings Achieved

Medical device manufacturer relocated production facility, accessing unprecedented tax rates while maintaining FDA compliance and U.S. distribution.

Aggregate Client Results

$50M+
Total Tax Savings Generated
300+
Successful Implementations
98%
Client Retention Rate

Navigate Act 60 with Puerto Rico's Premier Expert

Alfonso Rodriguez brings unmatched expertise to Act 60 implementation. With over 15 years of Puerto Rico tax experience and 300+ successful cases, he provides the strategic guidance necessary for optimal tax benefits while ensuring absolute regulatory compliance.