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# Doing business in the Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands District

## Business requirements

SBA’s Business Guide lists the requirements needed to start, grow, and expand your business. Since laws and taxes vary by location, here’s what you need to do before starting your business in our area.

### Business name and registration

Register your business name with the local government where your business is located. If you are a corporation, you will also need to register with the Department of State in Puerto Rico, or with the Department of Corporations and Trademarks in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

### Business licensing and zoning

Licenses are typically administered by a variety of state and local departments. It is important to consider zoning regulations when choosing a site for your business. Contact the local business license office where you plan to locate your business. You may not be allowed to conduct business out of your home or engage in industrial activities in a retail business district.

### Taxes

Puerto Rico Taxpayer Assistance Center48 Carr. 165, km. 1.2Citi View Plaza, Torre IIGuaynabo, PR 00968Phone: 787-522-8660

U.S. Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue4008 Estate Diamond Plot 7-BChristiansted, USVI 00820-4421Phone: 340-773-1040

### Health and safety

Puerto Rico Health DepartmentCentro Médico NorteCalle Periferial InteriorBarrio MonacillosSan Juan, PR 00921Phone: 787-765-2929

U.S. Virgin Islands Department of HealthCharles Harwood Complex 3500 Est. RichmondChristiansted, VI 00820Phone: 340-718-1311

OSHA Puerto RicoEdif. Prudencio Rivera Martínez505 Ave. Muñoz Rivera, Piso 20Hato Rey, PR 00919Phone: 787-754-2172

U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Labor4401 Sion Farm, Suite 1Christiansted, VI 00820-4245Phone: 340-773-1994 ext. 2101

## State small business profiles

Need information on the local business landscape? SBA's Office of Advocacy has the latest demographic and statistics on local small business economic activity.

##  Local assistance

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## SBA lending in our area

-  Loan programs              Learn more about SBA's 7(a) loans, 504 loans, and microloans that you can use for your business.                  Find a loan 
-  Lender Match              Describe your business needs and get matched with an SBA-backed lender in your area.                  Get matched with a lender 
-  Lending activity reports              View 7(a) and 504 lending activity reports from our district.                  View lending reports 

## Additional local resources

###         State and local governments      

                    -  PR.gov 
                    -  VI.gov 
                    -  Puerto Rico Department of Economic Development and Trade 
                    -  U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs 

###         Community organizations      

                    -  DreamBuilder in English 
                    -  DreamBuilder in Spanish 
                    -  Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce 
                    -  St. Croix Chamber of Commerce 

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