Tourism3 min
Overview of tourism benefits under Act 60 Chapter 5 Visitor Economy including tax rates, property tax exemptions, and qualification requirements for hotels, resorts, and tourism businesses.
Export Services3 min
Overview of common compliance challenges for Chapter 3 export services decree holders, including export ratio documentation, employment requirements, and economic substance.
Small Business4 min
Overview of common compliance challenges that small and medium enterprises face under Act 60, and general guidance on maintaining decree requirements.
Finance4 min
Overview of cash flow and financial planning considerations for businesses operating under Act 60, including tax-related timing, compliance costs, and planning frameworks.
Optimization2 min
Overview of how Act 60 beneficiaries commonly approach reinvesting tax savings, including real estate, business expansion, and Puerto Rico community investment.
Manufacturing3 min
Overview of manufacturing benefits under Act 60 Chapter 6 including tax rates, duty considerations, R&D credits, and qualification requirements.
Success Stories5 min
Illustrative scenarios by chapter, plus what the December 31, 2026 decree deadline changes: full exemption through 2035 versus a 4% rate for later applicants.
Innovation2 min
Overview of research and development incentive structures under Act 60, including qualifying activities, tax considerations, and Puerto Rico's research ecosystem.
Industries2 min
Overview of how Act 60 incentive structures may apply to creative industries including entertainment, media, gaming, audiovisual production, and digital content in Puerto Rico.
Tax Analysis5 min
Overview of dual IRS and Hacienda obligations for Act 60 beneficiaries, including filing requirements, income sourcing, and coordination considerations.
Structures3 min
Overview of LLC and corporation structures in the context of Act 60 decrees, including tax treatment differences, operational considerations, and factors that may influence entity selection.
Compliance3 min
Overview of municipal business license (patente municipal) requirements for Act 60 decree holders operating in Puerto Rico.
Government3 min
Overview of DDEC's role in administering Act 60, including the decree process, compliance oversight, and how the agency interacts with beneficiaries.
Education5 min
Overview of essential Act 60 terminology including DDEC, incentive decrees, bona fide residency, export services, and compliance concepts.
Tax Analysis3 min
Overview of how Act 60 consolidated former Acts 20 and 22 into Puerto Rico's unified Incentives Code, and what changed for existing and new beneficiaries.
Compliance3 min
Overview of the DDEC compliance review process for Act 60 decree holders, including common areas of focus, documentation expectations, and preparation considerations.
Compliance6 min
Overview of annual obligations under Act 60 including DDEC reports, tax filings, charitable donations, employment requirements, and key deadlines for decree holders.
Individual4 min
Understanding bona fide residency under Act 60. The five ways to meet the presence test under IRC Section 937, documentation strategies, acceptable evidence, and compliance considerations.
Taxation4 min
Overview of SURI (Puerto Rico's tax portal) and Hacienda (Department of Treasury), their roles, registration processes, and how they relate to Act 60 compliance.
Calendar5 min
Overview of key 2026 tax deadlines and obligations for Act 60 decree holders in Puerto Rico, including DDEC reporting, tax filings, and compliance dates.