INDUSTRIAL TAX EXEMPTION OFFICE.


LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act 73-2008, known as the Economic Incentives for the Development of Puerto Rico Act regulates the tax incentive program for industries in Puerto Rico. Act 83-2010, known as the Puerto Rico Green Energy Incentives Act establishes Government of Puerto Rico's public policy regarding the diversification of electricity sources and energy technology infrastructure. Act 20-2012, known as the Act to Promote Exportation of Services 2012, provides the appropriate environment and opportunities to develop Puerto Rico as an international service center.


MISSION

Grant tax exemptions in a viable way and in harmony with public policy to attract, establish, develop and retain the greatest number of industries; to create more and better direct and indirect jobs and contribute to the industrial and economic growth of Puerto Rico.


ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

  • Administration
  • Legal Affairs
  • Office of the Executive Director


PROGRAM

Tax Exemption Claims Evaluation

PROGRAM

Program Description

Facilitates the establishment and development of industries to achieve industrial and economic growth through job creation. These efforts are achieved by granting tax exemptions as an incentive to create more jobs.

Statistical Data 2011 2012 2013

 

Approved cases -Act 83 6 20 20
Approved cases-Act 135 10 5 5
Approved cases-Act 73 50 150 150
Approved cases-Act 8 1 2 2
Cases filed- Act 73 92 200 200
Cases filed- Act 83 10 20 20

Data obtained from Headcount Reports certified by the Agency. Figures for fiscal year 2012-2013 were estimated during the Budget formulation process.

FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 amounts to $1,060,000 in Revenues from Internal Sources.

Operational expenses reflects an increase of $ 70,000, when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012. Processes were automated in order to provide effective services.

Revenues from Internal Sources are generated from processing tax exemption decrees as an incentive for job creation.


SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2010 2011 2012 2013

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
Tax Exemption Claims Evaluation 844 888 990 1,060
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 844 888 990 1,060
Total, Program 844 888 990 1,060
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Revenues from Internal Sources 844 888 990 1,060
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 844 888 990 1,060
Total, Funding Sources 844 888 990 1,060
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 692 727 797 825
Rent and Utilities 11 14 15 16
Purchased Services 112 129 126 128
Transportation Expenses 0 0 1 1
Professional Services 1 3 7 3
Other Expenses 6 9 7 11
Previous Years Debt Payments 14 2 0 0
Equipment Purchases 3 2 5 70
Office Supplies and other Materials 3 2 30 4
Advertising and Media Expenses 2 0 2 2
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 844 888 990 1,060
Total, Expense Category 844 888 990 1,060