Client Alerts 
Supreme Court of Puerto Rico Authorizes Non-Attorney Ownership in Law Firms
On June 17, 2025, the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico (the “Supreme Court”) approved new Rules of Professional Conduct of Puerto Rico (“Rules of Professional Conduct”), which are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026. Among the most noteworthy changes is the adoption of Rule 5.4(b), which will authorize non-attorneys to hold ownership interests in law firms.
Puerto Rico Treasury Adopts New Monthly Tax Return
Puerto Rico Department of Treasury adopts a new Sales and Use Tax and Tax on Imports Monthly Return which consolidates both the Tax on Imports Monthly Return currently due on the 10th day of the following month and the Sales and Use Tax Monthly Return currently due on the 20th day of the following month .
Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Requirements for Certain Sectors
On August 11, 2021, Puerto Rico Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi announced new covid-19 measures through Executive Order 2021-063, mandating restaurants and other enclosed businesses that sell prepared meals, to (i) adopt covid-19 vaccination policies for all employees and (ii) require customers to show proof of vaccination or a negative SARS-CoV2 test to enter the venue. Executive .
Mandatory Masking Reinstated and Mandatory Vaccine Recommended for Private Sector Employers
Governor Pedro Pierluisi issued yesterday Executive Order 2021-058 establishing a mandatory vaccination policy for all Executive Branch employees and recommending that private sector employers implement similar mandatory vaccination policies. Puerto Rico Secretary of Health also reinstated through administrative order a new mandatory masking requirement for indoor and outdoor activities regardless of status of vaccination . Amidst .
Client Alerts
Supreme Court of Puerto Rico Authorizes Non-Attorney Ownership in Law Firms
On June 17, 2025, the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico (the “Supreme Court”) approved new Rules of Professional Conduct of Puerto Rico (“Rules of Professional Conduct”), which are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026. Among the most noteworthy changes is the adoption of Rule 5.4(b), which will authorize non-attorneys to hold ownership interests in law firms.
Puerto Rico Treasury Adopts New Monthly Tax Return
Puerto Rico Department of Treasury adopts a new Sales and Use Tax and Tax on Imports Monthly Return which consolidates both the Tax on Imports Monthly Return currently due on the 10th day of the following month and the Sales and Use Tax Monthly Return currently due on the 20th day of the following month .
Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Requirements for Certain Sectors
On August 11, 2021, Puerto Rico Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi announced new covid-19 measures through Executive Order 2021-063, mandating restaurants and other enclosed businesses that sell prepared meals, to (i) adopt covid-19 vaccination policies for all employees and (ii) require customers to show proof of vaccination or a negative SARS-CoV2 test to enter the venue. Executive .
Mandatory Masking Reinstated and Mandatory Vaccine Recommended for Private Sector Employers
Governor Pedro Pierluisi issued yesterday Executive Order 2021-058 establishing a mandatory vaccination policy for all Executive Branch employees and recommending that private sector employers implement similar mandatory vaccination policies. Puerto Rico Secretary of Health also reinstated through administrative order a new mandatory masking requirement for indoor and outdoor activities regardless of status of vaccination . Amidst .
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