Puerto Rico: An Ideal Place for Digital Nomads
Puerto Rico provides accessibility, flexibility, and convenience for digital nomads to manage their businesses while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- By Angela from Piloto151
- January 3, 2022
- 5 min read
Puerto Rico is becoming a prime destination for digital nomads and remote workers, offering a mix of great weather and a thriving business infrastructure. You don’t need much more than a laptop and internet connection to work remotely here. Puerto Rico is set up to make it easy for remote workers to manage their businesses while still enjoying a good work-life balance.
Known for its stunning beaches and pleasant weather, Puerto Rico also offers practical benefits, especially for U.S. citizens seeking relief from high federal income tax regulations. The Act 60 program lets digital nomads cut down on taxes, not having to pay taxes on various income sources, like capital gains and cryptocurrency earnings, creating a favorable business environment.
For U.S. citizens working remotely in Puerto Rico, there’s no need for a passport or work visa since Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory. The island provides a tech-friendly and business-oriented atmosphere, making it an ideal location for digital nomads.
Why Puerto Rico is a Great Choice for Remote Work
1. Reliable Internet Connection
Puerto Rico has fast 5G and widespread Wi-Fi, ensuring a smooth remote work experience, especially in prime locations around the island.
2. Lots of Coworking Spaces
There are plenty of coworking spaces in Puerto Rico for you to work from. Our coworking spaces, Piloto 151, offer reliable internet connection and top-notch facilities, providing essential support and resources for remote work, such as Virtual Office memberships that include Virtual Mailboxes.
3. Growing Tech Scene
Puerto Rico’s thriving tech and startup scene, including programs like Parallel 18, offers ample opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and networking.
4. Easy Time Zone
Operating in the Atlantic Standard Time zone aligns well with the Eastern Standard Time zone for six months (we don’t do Daylight Saving Time in PR), making coordination with the U.S. mainland simpler.
5. Accessible Healthcare
Domestic health insurance plans cover healthcare services in Puerto Rico, eliminating the need for additional travel medical insurance.
More Perks of the Puerto Rican Lifestyle
🏡 Various Accommodations
Puerto Rico offers many accommodation options, from furnished apartments for rent to Airbnb properties, vacation rentals, paradors, and youth hostels.
🚗 Convenient Transportation
Renting a car is recommended for exploring the island, but taxis, Ubers, and public buses are also readily available (although public transportation is not as reliable).
🇵🇷 Rich Cultural Experience
Puerto Rico’s vibrant culture, festivals, culinary traditions, and music scene provide an enriching experience for digital nomads during off-hours.
Are you staying in the San Juan area? Picture this – tasty food, drinks, and dancing your worries away. The crew and members share their favorite spots to detox in Old San Juan.
🏝️ Great Weather
With a consistently warm climate ranging from 70°F to 85°F, Puerto Rico allows remote workers to enjoy the outdoors, from working on beaches to exploring rainforests and enjoying various recreational activities. Here are the Best Outdoor Activities in Puerto Rico.
For digital nomads looking for a blend of work and paradise, Puerto Rico provides a unique opportunity to thrive in a peaceful environment with a supportive business community.
About Piloto 151
Piloto 151 is the destination for virtual offices, flexible workspaces, and private office space. With coworking spaces in the heart of San Juan, Puerto Rico, our spaces have been designed to inspire creativity, cultivate connections, and celebrate wins.
Let us help you prepare your business for landing in paradise, from incorporating your business, getting a physical business address, and virtual mailbox services to permitting and certification under Puerto Rico’s world-class tax incentives, including Act 60. Contact us to get started.
