Puerto RicoPC 050520th Legislative Assembly (2025-2028)HouseWALLET

Para enmendar las secciones 1020.02(a)(4), 2022.01, 2022.02, 6020.03 y 6020.10 de la Ley 60-2019, según enmendada, conocida como "Código de Incentivos de Puerto Rico", a los fines de ajustar la tasa contributiva aplicable a futuros Individuos Residentes Inversionistas, establecer requisitos de residencia previa, y extender la vigencia del programa hasta el año 2055; y para otros fines relacionados.

Sponsored By: Carlos ‘Johnny' Méndez Núñez (PNP), Miembros PNP -

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Investor residents: lower tax on interest/dividends

If you filed your investor decree application by Dec 31, 2026 and your decree is active, interest and dividends you earn after you become a Puerto Rico resident are tax‑free through Dec 31, 2035. From Jan 1, 2036 through Dec 31, 2055, those amounts are taxed at a fixed 4%. These rules also apply for the alternative basic tax and cover income from certain investment companies and authorized international banking entities. If another rule gives you a better rate, you can use it.

Post-2026 investors: 4% and 5% on gains

If you apply on or after Jan 1, 2027 and your decree is active, net gains from appreciation after you became a Puerto Rico resident are taxed at 4% if realized before Jan 1, 2056. The part of a long‑term gain from pre‑residency appreciation is taxed at 5% if realized after 10 years of Puerto Rico residency and before Jan 1, 2056; this is not subject to the alternative basic tax. Gains realized after Dec 31, 2055 follow normal Puerto Rico tax rules. If another rule gives you a better rate, you can use it.

Pre-2027 investors: lower tax on gains

If you applied by Dec 31, 2026 and your decree is active, long‑term gains from appreciation after you became a Puerto Rico resident are tax‑free if realized before Jan 1, 2036. The part of a long‑term gain that built up before you moved is taxed at 5% if realized after 10 years of Puerto Rico residency and before Jan 1, 2036. These special treatments are not subject to the alternative basic tax. Other gains follow normal Puerto Rico tax rules.

Prior decrees protected and opt-in option

Rights and obligations under decrees issued before this law continue to be honored. Acts done, rights gained, and civil cases started before the effective date are not affected. If you filed an Investor Resident application by Dec 31, 2026 and it is still pending, you can ask to process it under the new investor rules. If you already hold a Law 22 or older Investor Resident decree requested by Dec 31, 2026, you can ask to modify it to the new terms.

Tighter investor rules and required home purchase

The law tightens who can qualify as an Investor Resident. You cannot have been a Puerto Rico resident between Jan 17, 2006 and Jan 17, 2012, and you must become a resident no later than the tax year ending Dec 31, 2055. If you apply after Dec 31, 2026, you must show at least six years of non‑residence before moving. People who were only away for school or temporary government work do not qualify. Within two years after you get your decree, you must buy a Puerto Rico home from an unrelated seller, make it your principal residence, and keep full ownership for the life of the decree. For applications on or after Jan 1, 2027, the title must be registered or pending in the Property Registry in your name, jointly with a spouse, or in a qualifying trust, and you must show proof each year in your annual report.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Carlos ‘Johnny' Méndez Núñez

    PNP • House

  • Miembros PNP -

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 69 • No: 8

Senate vote 6/25/2025

Aprobado por el Senado en Votación Final

Yes: 23 • No: 5

House vote 4/28/2025

Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

Yes: 46 • No: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Ley Núm. 38 — Firmada por la Gobernadora

    3/10/2026House
  2. Enviado a la Gobernadora

    3/3/2026House
  3. Firmado por el Presidente del Senado

    2/26/2026Senate
  4. Firmado por el Presidente de la Cámara

    2/25/2026House
  5. Se dispone que sea enrolado

    2/17/2026House
  6. Senado aprueba informe de Comisión de Conferencia

    2/17/2026Senate
  7. Cámara aprueba informe de Comisión de Conferencia

    2/17/2026House
  8. Entirillado Electrónico Informe de Conferencia

    2/17/2026House
  9. 1er Informe de Comité de Conferencia rendido

    2/17/2026House
  10. Se accede a Conferenciar

    6/28/2025House
  11. Se solicita Comité de Conferencia

    6/27/2025House
  12. Cuerpo de Origen no concurre con enmiendas

    6/27/2025House
  13. Aprobado por el Senado en Votación Final

    6/25/2025Senate
  14. Aprobado con enmiendas en sala

    6/25/2025House
  15. Aprobado con enmiendas del informe

    6/25/2025House
  16. En el Calendario de Ordenes Especiales del Senado

    6/25/2025Senate
  17. Remitido a la Comisión de Reglas y Calendario del Senado

    5/29/2025Senate
  18. Entirillado del Informe

    5/29/2025House
  19. 1er Informe Comisión rendido con enmiendas

    5/29/2025House
  20. Referido a Comisión(es)

    5/5/2025House
  21. Aparece en Primera Lectura del Senado

    5/5/2025Senate
  22. Texto de Aprobación Final enviado al Senado

    4/28/2025Senate
  23. Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

    4/28/2025House
  24. Aprobado sin enmiendas

    4/28/2025House
  25. En el Calendario de Ordenes Especiales de la Cámara

    4/28/2025House

Bill Text

  • Se dispone que sea enrolado

    2/17/2026

  • Texto de Aprobación Final enviado al Senado

    4/28/2025

  • Radicado

    4/4/2025

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