PR · OPERATE · 06 · Puerto Rico

Running a business in Puerto Rico

Once the doors are open, the work is monthly: IVU, payroll, books and collections. These are the general tools you can use.

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Invoices with state and municipal IVU

Invoices with state and municipal IVU in Puerto Rico: how to show the 10.5% state and 1% municipal tax and mark exempt items on each invoice.

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Staff and payroll data: CFSE, unemployment, SINOT

Staff and payroll data in Puerto Rico: what employee records you need for CFSE, unemployment and SINOT, and how to keep hours and leave current.

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USD bookkeeping for your CPA

USD bookkeeping for your CPA in Puerto Rico: current books, a monthly close and data ready for your business’s local and federal returns.

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Collections and bank reconciliation

Collections and bank reconciliation in Puerto Rico: SMS and email reminders you write yourself and how to match ATH Móvil, transfers and checks to invoices.

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Payroll withholding and annual statements

Payroll withholding and annual statements in Puerto Rico: what the employer withholds, what each employee receives and how to prepare data for the CPA.

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Independent contractors and informative returns

Independent contractors and informative returns in Puerto Rico: how to classify who works for you, what to withhold and what to keep for Hacienda.

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