- Merchants in Puerto Rico are responsible for collecting and remitting the Sales and Use Tax (SUT) on taxable items.
- Act 25-2017 amended the rules for determining nexus between a person and Puerto Rico for SUT purposes.
- The Wayfair decision supports the applicability of Act 25-2017 for establishing nexus with Puerto Rico.
- Nexus can be established through physical presence, affiliate relationships, marketing activities, or digital presence.
- Examples are provided to illustrate when businesses have nexus with Puerto Rico.
- Merchants with nexus must register in the Puerto Rico Treasury Department Merchant’s Registry.
Source: newsismybusiness.com
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