Determine Your State and Local Business Tax Obligations in Puerto Rico
In addition to business taxes required by the federal government, you will have to pay some state and local taxes. Each state and locality has its own tax laws. Having knowledge of your state tax requirement can help you avoid problems and your business save money. The most common types of tax requirements for small business are income taxes and employment taxes.
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA ) Business Center-San Juan
MBDA provides funding for a network of minority business centers located throughout the nation. The Centers provide minority entrepreneurs with one-on-one assistance in writing business plans, marketing, management and technical assistance and financial planning to assure adequate financing for business ventures.
The Centers are staffed by business specialists who have the knowledge and practical experience needed to run successful and profitable businesses. Business referral services are provided free of charge. However, the network generally charges nominal fees for specific management and technical assistance services.
Working through our network of business centers, MBDA strives to create a new generation of minority-owned businesses generating $100 million in annual revenues. Our strategic focus is to maximize job creation and global competitiveness for minority-owned businesses and to foster innovation and entrepreneurship with minority-owned businesses in high-growth industries.
The MBDA Business Center located in San Juan, Puerto Rico is operated by the Asociación Productos de Puerto Rico. The center works with minority business enterprises to generate increased financing and contract opportunities and to create and retain jobs.
Locations:
406 Capitan Espada Street, Urb. El Vedado
San Juan, PR 00918
Telephone #: 787-753-8484
Project Director: Teresa Berrios
San Francisco Region:
San Francisco National Enterprise Center
221 Main Street, Room 1280
San Francisco, CA 94105
Telephone: 415-744-3001 | Fax: 415-744-3061 | sfro-info@mbda.gov
To obtain additional information on the Minority Business Development Agency, please visit: www.mbda.gov.
Puerto Rico Federal Contracting Center (FeCC)
The Puerto Rico Federal Contracting Center (FeCC), previously known as the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), is a division of the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company (PRIDCO). The FeCC is part of a nationwide network of PTACs that helps small businesses obtain government contracts with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, state and federal prime contractors.
This assistance is provided at no cost to the small business owner. Small businesses (as defined by the Small Business Administration) that have a product or service needed by a government agency are welcome to apply for our services. Learn more about our services and the benefits of government contracting.
Let us show you how we are Puerto Rico’s Best Government Market Business Resource.
Want to sell to the Federal Goverment? At the Puerto Rico Federal Procurement Center our specialists can provide you with tools and information that will help you achieve your federal procurement goals.
The following steps will help you navigate through the process:
Step 1: Identify your product or service
Step 2: Check with the Small Business Administration (SBA)
Step 3: Obtain a DUNS Number from Dunn & Bradstreet
Step 4: Register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) System
Step 5: Determine if your firm qualifies for 8(a), SDB or HUBZone certification
Step 6: Register in the Online Representations and Certifications Application
Step 7: Begin to search for federal government procurement opportunities
Step 8: Familiarize yourself with both the federal Civilian and Department of Defense (DoD) contracting legal procedures
Step 9: Investigate if getting on the GSA Schedule is right for you
Step 10: Familiarize yourself with the forecasts for your targeted agencies
Step 11: Explore subcontracting opportunities
Step 12: Investigate government programs
Step 13: Market your firm to the right contacts
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Puerto Rico Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center
MBDA provides funding for a network of minority business centers located throughout the nation. The Centers provide minority entrepreneurs with one-on-one assistance in writing business plans, marketing, management and technical assistance and financial planning to assure adequate financing for business ventures.
The Centers are staffed by business specialists who have the knowledge and practical experience needed to run successful and profitable businesses. Business referral services are provided free of charge. However, the network generally charges nominal fees for specific management and technical assistance services.
MBDA strives to create a new generation of minority-owned businesses generating $100 million in annual revenues. The strategic focus is to maximize job creation and global competitiveness for minority-owned businesses and to foster innovation and entrepreneurship with minority-owned businesses in high-growth industries.
To obtain additional information on the Minority Business Development Agency, please visit: www.mbda.gov.
Location:
406 Capitan Espada Street, Urb. El Vedado
San Juan, PR 00918
Telephone #: 787-753-8484
Project Director: Teresa Berrios
To obtain additional information on the Minority Business Development Agency, please visit: www.mbda.gov.
Puerto Rico Planning Board
The Puerto Rico Planning Board serves as a State Data Center (SDC) that provides education and access to Census Bureau data and products as well as other statistical resources to millions of data users at the local level. Population estimates and projections, income, poverty, and employment data in addition to other economic data and statistical resources are available.
Location and contact information:
Junta de Planificacion de Puerto Rico
Oficina del Censo
Centro Gubernamental Minillas
North Building, 14 Floor
DeDiego Ave Pda 22
PO Box 41119
Santurce, PR 00940-1119
(787) 728-4430
FAX (787) 268-0506
Puerto Rico State Trademark Registration Information
To acquire trademark and/or service mark registration at the state level, applicants must file an application with the trademark office of the specific state in which protection is sought.
For information about state registration requirements, applicants must contact the individual state trademark office.
Small Business Administration (SBA) Puerto Rico District Office
Start a Business in Puerto Rico
Visit this website to find resources and tools to help you start and operate a business in Puerto Rico, such as registering your business name or applying for licenses and permits.