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Business Entity Formation
Business entities are formed by registration with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Limited Liability Company
Filing a Domestic LLC (for profit company, first registered in Puerto Rico) is a $110 initial filing fee, $100 annual fee, and may be submitted online. Expedited service is not available. Annual reports must be filed on or before April 15 of each year.
Filing a Foreign LLC (for profit company, first registered elsewhere) is a $110 initial filing fee, $100 annual fee, and may be submitted online. Expedited service is not available. Annual reports must be filed on or before April 15 of each year.
Corporation
Filing a Domestic Corporation (for profit company, first registered in Puerto Rico) is a $110 initial filing fee, $100 annual fee, and may be submitted online. Expedited service is not available. Annual reports must be filed on or before April 15 of each year.
Filing a Foreign Corporation (for profit company, first registered elsewhere) is a $110 initial filing fee, $100 annual fee, and may be submitted online. Expedited service is not available. Annual reports must be filed on or before April 15 of each year.
Sole Proprietor
A sole proprietor business does not require registration.
DBA (Doing Business As) or Fictitious Business Name
Puerto Rico allows individuals and businesses to register a fictitious business name. This process is administered at the level. For more information on DBAs in Puerto Rico visit this website.
Business Licenses
Within 30 days of commencing operations, any person (natural or juridical) must apply for a municipal business license in the municipality where the company will conduct business.
Professional Licenses
There are a number of professions that require a state license in Puerto Rico. For more information on professional licenses, visit this website.
State Income Tax
Puerto Rico does have a state income tax for individuals. Puerto Rico does have a state income tax for corporations. Visit this website for more information on business income taxes in Puerto Rico.
State Sales Tax
Puerto Rico does have a state sales tax. Apply for an Puerto Rico sales tax permit here.
Employer Assistance
The state of Puerto Rico administers labor and employment issues through the Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources.
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment insurance information for employers in Puerto Rico is available at this website.
Unemployment insurance information for workers in Puerto Rico is available at this location.
Workers' Compensation
Information for employers in Puerto Rico regarding Worker's Compensation is available from the Corporación del Fondo del Seguro del Estado (CFSE) website.
Occupational Health & Safety
Puerto Rico provides Occupational Health & Safety support through Puerto Rico Occupational Safety and Health Administration (PR OSHA). Visit their website.
Resources for Starting a Business in Puerto Rico