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The organizations that help companies export from and invest in Puerto Rico, grouped by what you need. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
1. Where to start
PromoExport, InvestPR and CBP: the guide’s first stops, of the 18 organizations below.
Each card says what it can help with:Get adviceFind financeMeet requirementsResearch markets
- Get advice
Trade promotion program
PromoExport
Gives expanding companies training, market information, technical help and a place in trade events abroad.
Visit PromoExport (opens in a new tab)Source: DDEC, PromoExport portal (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
- Get advice
Investment promotion organization
InvestPR
Invest Puerto Rico, Inc.
Promotes investment in Puerto Rico and helps investors with Act 60 incentives, relocation, real estate and workforce.
Visit InvestPR (opens in a new tab)Source: InvestPR, Our Services page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
- Meet requirements
Customs authority
CBP
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Runs customs entry and drawback for Puerto Rico, a customs district of the United States, and lists its ports of entry.
Visit CBP (opens in a new tab)Source: CBP, ports of entry in Puerto Rico (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
2. Export development and market information
4 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Get advice
Trade promotion program
PromoExport
Gives expanding companies training, market information, technical help and a place in trade events abroad.
Visit PromoExport (opens in a new tab)Source: DDEC, PromoExport portal (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
- Get advice
Trade promotion agency
ITA
International Trade Administration
Its Commercial Service office in Guaynabo serves exporters across Puerto Rico.
Visit ITA (opens in a new tab)Source: International Trade Administration, Commercial Service San Juan contact page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
- Research markets
Planning and trade statistics
Planning Board
Junta de Planificación de Puerto Rico
Publishes the annual External Trade Statistics workbook, the balance of payments and a monthly economic summary.
Visit Planning Board (opens in a new tab)Source: Planning Board, economic and social planning publications page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
- Research markets
Statistics office
Institute of Statistics
Instituto de Estadísticas de Puerto Rico
Prepares the island's files of goods exports and imports from Census Bureau data and publishes monthly and fiscal-year reports.
3. Investment and business setup
6 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Get advice
Investment promotion organization
InvestPR
Invest Puerto Rico, Inc.
Promotes investment in Puerto Rico and helps investors with Act 60 incentives, relocation, real estate and workforce.
Visit InvestPR (opens in a new tab)Source: InvestPR, Our Services page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
Economic development department
DDEC
Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Comercio
Runs the Incentives Portal for Act 60 decrees, the permits office and a one-stop center for people starting a business.
Visit DDEC (opens in a new tab)Source: DDEC, Centro Único de Servicios page (in Spanish) (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
- Meet requirements
Industrial property company
PRIDCO
Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company
Leases industrial and commercial properties to companies that set up or expand in Puerto Rico.
Visit PRIDCO (opens in a new tab)Source: PRIDCO, About page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
- Meet requirements
Company registration office
Department of State
Departamento de Estado de Puerto Rico
Keeps the Registry of Corporations and Entities and registers trademarks and commercial names.
Visit Department of State (opens in a new tab)Source: Department of State, Registry of Corporations page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
- Meet requirements
Investment screening committee
CFIUS
Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States
Reviews certain foreign investments in United States businesses for national security and publishes its laws and guidance.
Visit CFIUS (opens in a new tab)Source: CFIUS, Laws and Guidance (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
- Get advice
Foreign-trade zone authority
FTZ Board
Foreign-Trade Zones Board
Approves foreign-trade zones and subzones, including those in Puerto Rico, and publishes zone records.
Visit FTZ Board (opens in a new tab)Source: International Trade Administration, Foreign-Trade Zones Board page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
4. Customs and tax
2 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Meet requirements
Customs authority
CBP
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Runs customs entry and drawback for Puerto Rico, a customs district of the United States, and lists its ports of entry.
Visit CBP (opens in a new tab)Source: CBP, ports of entry in Puerto Rico (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
- Research markets
Export filing and statistics
Census Bureau
U.S. Census Bureau
Runs the Automated Export System, where exporters in Puerto Rico file electronic export information.
Visit Census Bureau (opens in a new tab)Source: Census Bureau, Export Filing, Automated Export System (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
5. Standards and sector requirements
4 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
Export controls agency
BIS
Bureau of Industry and Security
Publishes the Export Administration Regulations and tools to classify an item and check license needs.
Visit BIS (opens in a new tab)Source: BIS, home page, 2026 notices (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
- Meet requirements
Food and drug regulator
FDA
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Explains export certificates and export rules for medical devices, a main Puerto Rico export.
Visit FDA (opens in a new tab)Source: FDA, Exporting Medical Devices, content current January 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of January 30, 2026
- Meet requirements
Plant and animal health authority
APHIS
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Explains how to request phytosanitary certificates for exported plants and plant products.
Visit APHIS (opens in a new tab)Source: APHIS, Plant and Plant Product Exports, January 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of January 12, 2026
- Meet requirements
Standards and measurement agency
NIST
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Runs the technical barriers to trade enquiry point for the United States.
Visit NIST (opens in a new tab)Source: NIST, technical barriers to trade enquiry point, March 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of March 2, 2026
6. Chambers and industry associations
2 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Get advice
Chamber of commerce
PRCC
Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce
Issues certificates of origin for exports and gives members training, networking and a business directory.
Visit PRCC (opens in a new tab)Source: Chamber of Commerce, Certificates of Origin page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
- Get advice
Manufacturers association
PRMA
Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association
Represents manufacturing and related service companies before the island and federal governments.
Visit PRMA (opens in a new tab)Source: Manufacturers Association, home page, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
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Facts read from public sources, with an editorial cut-off of November 1, 2026. Nothing here is investment, legal, tax or sanctions advice. Check current status with the organization before you rely on it.