Updated December 1st 2025

All About Remote Work in Puerto Rico

Learn about hiring employees in Puerto Rico for remote work and how Justworks EOR can make hiring and managing abroad employees easier.

Building a Remote Team in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is home to a highly educated, bilingual workforce, making it an ideal spot to hire remote employees. With a growing talent pool in fields like finance, customer support, tech, and healthcare, it's no surprise that more companies are turning to Puerto Rico to build remote teams that feel local.

And while hiring across borders can come with legal and administrative challenges, it doesn’t have to. Justworks helps you navigate payroll, compliance, and HR requirements in Puerto Rico, so you can tap into top talent without extra stress.

Here’s what we handle for you:

With Justworks, hiring in Puerto Rico is simple and built to scale with your team.

Benefits of Hiring Remote Workers in Puerto Rico 

As remote work becomes more global, Puerto Rico stands out as a strategic location for growing your distributed team.  

Skilled, Bilingual Talent

Puerto Rico offers a highly educated workforce fluent in English and Spanish, making communication seamless for U.S.-based teams and customers.

As a U.S. territory, Puerto Rico follows federal employment laws and tax systems, which simplifies compliance and payroll compared to international hires.

Cultural Alignment and Time Zone Compatibility

Puerto Rico shares close cultural ties with the mainland U.S. and operates on Atlantic Time. Its proximity to the U.S. and time zone makes collaboration easier, saving you and your team from late-night or early-morning meetings.

Employee Rights for Remote Workers

Justworks can help you navigate local employment regulations in Puerto Rico. In the meantime, you should be aware of these remote work regulations before hiring.

This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, legal or tax advice. If you have any legal or tax questions regarding this content or related issues, then you should consult with your professional legal or tax advisor.

Ready to Hire Confidently in Puerto Rico?

Justworks makes building your global team seamless by helping you hire and onboard talent in Puerto Rico and beyond. Save yourself the time and hassle of international hiring today.

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