By means of Administrative Determination No. 19-05 (AD 19-05), the Treasury Department (TD) informs on the postponement of the date on which merchants
In this issue: As part of the implementation of Law No. 257 of December 10, 2018, known as Tax Reform, the Treasury Department (TD)
Payment for services rendered in Puerto Rico by Entities Doing Business in Puerto Rico duly registered in Puerto Rico State Department Any naturalized
At the end of December each year, the Treasury Department (TD) automatically issues partial and total waivers from the 7% withholding. Individuals or entities
Reduce risks and prevent fraud All entities should implement an adequate Internal Control System, the most appropriate way of not exposing themselves to the risk
Workmen’s Compensation Insurance provides compensation for accidents incidental to or as a consequence of employment. This is a compulsory insurance that is obtained from the
Disability Insurance tax is imposed on the first $9,000 of wages and salaries paid during the calendar year. This provides compensation to workers for loss
Disability Insurance tax is imposed on the first $9,000 of wages and salaries paid during the calendar year. This provides compensation to workers for loss
Each employer must pay the Puerto Rico Unemployment tax on the first $7,000 of annual wages paid and may be credited against the Federal Unemployment
An employer is required to withhold income tax at source on salaries and wages paid to its employees performing services in Puerto Rico. The withholding
The Federal Unemployment Tax Act provisions also apply in Puerto Rico. The tax is imposed on persons who employ one or more individuals for a
United States provisions of the FICA or Social Security and Medicare requirements are applicable to Puerto Rico employers and employees as well. The employee tax
An employer is a person or organization for whom a worker performs services as an employee. Employers are required to withhold, report, and pay employment
Use and Maintenance of Vehicles Doctors and Agents’ Operation under a Corporation PR IRS Debt Payment Plans Pension Plan Deductions Limits Employee Reimbursement Mathematical Error
Withholding to Resident Recipients Payments made by any person in a business in excess of $1,500 to another person (individual or entity) for services performed
Business entities that on January 1 own personal property used to conduct business in Puerto Rico are subject to the personal property tax in the
Businesses in Puerto Rico are normally subject to payment of municipal license taxes. For non-financial businesses, such tax may be as high as 0.5% (1/2
Sales and Use Taxes (SUT) A Sale and Use Tax of eleven and a half percent (11.5%) (SUT) applies on sales of tangible personal property,
Starting a New Business in Puerto Rico A newly organized or registered business in Puerto Rico must comply with the requirements of different government agencies.
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