- April 13, 2026
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- April 24, 2026
Japan & South Korea Business Development Mission
Invest Puerto Rico will meet with corporate leaders, investors, and industry partners across Asia, with engagements in Japan and South Korea, to discuss opportunities for expansion into the United States through Puerto Rico.
As a U.S. jurisdiction with a long-established advanced manufacturing base, Puerto Rico provides companies direct access to the U.S. market within the U.S. legal, regulatory, and financial systems. Companies operating in Puerto Rico manufacture within the United States while benefiting from a globally competitive operating environment.
Puerto Rico as a U.S. Manufacturing Platform
Puerto Rico combines the certainty of the United States with competitive conditions for advanced manufacturing and innovation.
Key advantages include:
- Full access to the U.S. market within a U.S. jurisdiction
- U.S. federal regulatory alignment, including FDA oversight
- U.S. dollar currency and U.S. legal system
- 70+ year legacy in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing
- Competitive tax incentives under Puerto Rico’s Act 60
Eligible companies may qualify for a 4% fixed Puerto Rico corporate tax rate and 0% U.S. federal tax on qualifying income.
Global Manufacturing in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico hosts manufacturing and research operations from many of the world’s leading life sciences and advanced manufacturing companies operating within the U.S. regulatory framework. The island’s manufacturing ecosystem includes global firms such as:
- Amgen
- AbbVie
- Bristol Myers Squibb
- Eli Lilly
- Johnson & Johnson
- Avara Pharmaceuticals
- Boston Scientific
- Medtronic
- Terumo
- PharmaEssentia
These companies manufacture pharmaceuticals, biotechnology products, and medical devices from Puerto Rico for global markets.
Workforce & Talent
Puerto Rico offers companies a skilled workforce operating within the U.S. education system.
Key workforce indicators:
- Population: 3.2 million residents
- Fully bilingual workforce (English and Spanish)
- #1 producer of Hispanic engineers within the U.S. education system
- 80+ universities and higher education institutions
- Competitive operating costs
This workforce supports advanced manufacturing, life sciences, aerospace, and technology industries.
Japan
April 13–17, 2026
Japan is a global leader in precision manufacturing, robotics, electronics, and advanced technologies.
During this visit, Invest Puerto Rico will meet with Japanese companies evaluating U.S. manufacturing expansion, supply chain diversification, and North American market access.
Puerto Rico offers Japanese companies:
- Manufacturing within the United States
- A proven life sciences and advanced manufacturing ecosystem
- Integration into U.S. regulatory and intellectual property frameworks
- Strategic connectivity to North America and Latin America
Trade between Japan and the United States is governed by U.S. tariff schedules under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). As a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Japan benefits from Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) tariff treatment.
Puerto Rico exports pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotechnology products, and chemical products to Japan, while imports from Japan include robotics, semiconductor equipment, automotive components, and advanced manufacturing machinery.
South Korea
April 20–24, 2026
South Korea is a global leader in semiconductors, electronics, automotive manufacturing, and advanced industrial technologies.
During this visit, Invest Puerto Rico will engage with Korean companies seeking to expand operations in the United States and strengthen their North American footprint.
Puerto Rico provides Korean companies:
- Direct access to the U.S. market
- Competitive tax incentives supporting investment and R&D
- A skilled workforce for advanced manufacturing and technology sectors
- Strategic connectivity to the Americas
Trade between the United States and South Korea benefits from the U.S.–Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA), which significantly reduces tariffs on many industrial and consumer goods.
Puerto Rico and South Korea share strong capabilities in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, life sciences, and technology—creating opportunities for supply chain integration and investment collaboration.
About Invest Puerto Rico
Invest Puerto Rico is the island’s official investment promotion organization responsible for attracting new business investment and supporting companies establishing operations in Puerto Rico.
The organization works with global companies evaluating U.S. expansion and provides support across site selection, guidance on incentives, workforce connections, and coordination with government partners throughout the investment process.
Meet With Invest Puerto Rico
Companies interested in evaluating Puerto Rico as a platform for U.S. expansion can meet with the Invest Puerto Rico team during this Asia engagement.To schedule a meeting with our team, please contact Invest Puerto Rico.
