Webinar: Puerto Rico Labor Laws

Discover Puerto Rico's Unique Labor Landscape

Webinar: Navigating Puerto Rico Labor Laws

Join us for an in-depth exploration of Puerto Rico’s labor laws and how they differ from those in the mainland US. This webinar is essential for business owners and investors looking to understand the legal nuances of operating in Puerto Rico.

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About the Webinar

Did you realize that the Puerto Rico labor laws are different in many key ways than in the mainland US? They are substantially more labor-friendly than you might expect. If you own or are starting a Puerto Rico business and have employees in PR, it’s very important to understand these key differences.

Join us for an overview of PR labor laws co-hosted with an experienced Puerto Rico labor attorney.  Check our webinar calendar for updated dates and registration links; registration is free.

Some of the key points covered:

  • Puerto Rico labor laws are based on “right to work” rather than the “at will” employment in the mainland.  
  • Employment can begin under a probationary period.
  • Should you need to terminate an employee for cause, it’s important to show a history backing this up.
  • Minimum paid vacations, sick leave, and government holidays are dictated by law.
  • A small annual Christmas bonus is mandatory for most employees.
How do I register for the webinar?

To register, click the desired date/time on our webinar calendar, and fill out the registration form. You’ll receive a confirmation email with further details once your registration is complete.

What is the cost to attend the webinar?

The webinar is free of charge for all attendees. We encourage anyone interested in learning more about Puerto Rico’s labor laws to join us.

What are the technical requirements to attend the webinar?

You’ll need a stable internet connection and a device capable of streaming video, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone. We will be using Zoom, so you will need to join from a browser or a local Zoom client installation.  

Will there be a Q&A session during the webinar?

Yes, there will be a live Q&A session at the end of the webinar. This is a great opportunity to ask any specific questions you may have about the topics covered.  There will also be an interactive Q&A window during the presentation.

Can I access the webinar recording later?

All registered participants will receive a copy of the presentation materials, allowing you to review the content at your convenience.  They will also receive contact details for the experts hosting the session, in case additional consultation is needed.

Check our webinar calendar for upcoming dates

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Puerto Rico Residency – Free Webinar

Puerto Rico Residency – Free Webinar

Establishing legal, “bona-fide” residency is the first step in a successful strategy to take advantage of Puerto Rico’s tax incentives. Maintaining it ongoing is also critical! Should you be audited and found to not be in compliance with the Puerto Rico residency requirements, you could be subject to significant back taxes and penalties.

For a presentation used in our recent free webinar, click here to download the PDF.

Audit Risk – Recent Developments

Even if you have already moved to Puerto Rico, you may be at risk of not be fully compliant with the Puerto Rico residency requirements. The IRS is staffing up to focus more on audits of Puerto Rico residents. It is more important than ever to ensure your strategy is sound and that you’re sticking to it.

It is fairly easy to comply with the rules for Puerto Rico residency. Invest a little time in educating yourself, and then check now and then to ensure you are maintaining this all-important part of your tax reduction strategy.

Questions – How to Become a Bona Fide Resident of Puerto Rico

We recently co-hosted a free webinar with an experienced CPA firm, to explain in more detail how to stay compliant with the residency rules so that your PR tax breaks can continue.  If you missed it, you can click here to download the PDF and we do intend to schedule a replay in the future.

The webinar discussed topics such as:

    • What is the minimum you need to do to first establish Puerto Rico residency?

    • Are there exceptions to the 183-day rule?

    • Can I keep a house outside of Puerto Rico and still be a legal PR resident?

    • What happens if the IRS audits you and finds you not to be a bona fide resident of Puerto Rico?

    • Is there a way to “game the system”? Why is this risky?

    • What are the benefits of moving to PR?

    • Does moving to PR automatically mean I will pay lower taxes?

Transfer Pricing Webinar

Transfer Pricing Webinar

PR Advantage is pleased to offer a free webinar series on transfer pricing!

What is transfer pricing?

Some entrepreneurs who relocate to Puerto Rico have existing businesses that continue after their move, which gives them the opportunity to use a PR Export Services company to provide management and other services from PR. Once they have relocated to PR, formed a new business here, and applied for the Act 60 Export Services tax incentive, their new PR company becomes a service provider to the pre-existing business.

Such business owners may have controlling interest in both companies, which means the relationship of the two businesses is not “arm’s length”, from a tax perspective. If this describes your strategy, you may need to consider transfer pricing. It doesn’t affect everyone who moves to Puerto Rico, but for some business owners, it can be an important consideration. This page provides a bit more detail.

Free Webinar Schedule

Because many of our clients have had questions about transfer pricing, PR Advantage has partnered with an experienced firm to offer a free, educational webinar series about transfer pricing. Come and get your questions answered by an expert who has helped many other Act 60 applicants. We are offering the following timeslots:

Session dateRegistration link
Tuesday, February 14, 20234-4:30pm PR time (12-12:30pm Pacific time)
Wednesday, February 15, 20231-1:30am PR time (12-12:30pm Eastern time)

FAQ

Here are some common questions about this issue, as a preview for what we will discuss on the webinar. We encourage you to send additional questions in advance of the session, to ensure the best chance that we can accommodate them.

Q: What is transfer pricing?A: Fees paid by a company you own or control to another company you own or control.
Q: Why does it matter?A: This type of vendor relationship is not “arm’s length”, because you control both sides of the transaction.
Q: When would this affect you?A: In an audit, transactions that are not “arm’s length” could result in fees, penalties, and back taxes owed.
Q: What can you do about this?A: Obtain a Transfer Pricing Study from a qualified 3rd party vendor to set the prices one of your companies charges the other company.

We look forward seeing you on the webinar! Don’t forget to send us your questions in advance.

Puerto Rico Tax Changes

Time-Sensitive Tax Reform Updates

The Puerto Rico Governor has just signed a new law that will amend the terms of the Act 60 Investor program.  We have learned that this will raise the Investor tax rate for Puerto Rico-sourced short and long-term capital gains, dividends, and interest to 4% from the current 0%.

This change applies to all new Investor applications received after December 31, 2026.  For those who wish to apply before then to lock in the 0% terms, that option is still available.

Upcoming webinars will discuss this new law change as well as recent clarifications published.  See our webinar schedule here.

We will be publishing more details here as we receive them.  If you wish to join our mailing list to be notified of changes like this, please provide your details below or email us at info@PRAdvantage.com.  Or, click here to schedule a free consult today.

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