One year ago, Izquierdo Law LLC opened its doors with a clear mission: to deliver strategic, pragmatic legal counsel that helps businesses in Puerto Rico not just stay compliant—but thrive.

As we mark our first anniversary, we’re reflecting with immense pride and gratitude on everything we’ve accomplished in just 12 months. It has been a year of growth, impact, and meaningful connection with our clients and communities.

🎤 Making Our Voice Heard

This year, we had the privilege of participating in major business forums and conferences shaping Puerto Rico’s economic future. We spoke at:

    • Boricua Emprende Fest, or BE Fest, is a dynamic event highlighting the island’s entrepreneurial spirit. We joined Gustavo Diaz from IncentivesPro to discuss Act 60 incentives. Our conference was named one of the top ones, and our room was packed, even with so many other competing events going on at the same time.

    • The Women’s Economic Forum (WEF), where we joined powerful conversations on leveraging the research and technology opportunities in the private and public sectors for innovation.

    • The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce shares insights and breaks myths regarding Puerto Rico Act 60 in the Chamber’s program, in the Section: Pica y Se Extiende.

We were also invited to share our perspectives in the media. We appeared on two impactful podcasts—SparkOf and Rolando López—discussing business incentives, compliance, and how legal strategy can unlock operational efficiency.

📝 Contributing to Thought Leadership

One of our proudest moments was publishing an original article in SparkOf Magazine, offering practical legal guidance for creative businesses navigating Puerto Rico’s incentive landscape. Act 60 offers substantial tax and economic incentives that can be strategically applied across the music and events industry, benefiting artists, producers, managers, and support businesses through export services, manufacturing, and creative industry decrees. These incentives include reduced income tax rates, exemptions on municipal and property taxes, and eligibility for transferable tax credits, particularly when services or content are exported outside Puerto Rico. With proper legal and structural planning, the entire music ecosystem—from merchandise to licensing, live events, and software—can optimize operations and reduce fiscal burdens significantly under Act 60. We believe in empowering the business community with knowledge, and it was an honor to contribute to this respected publication.

🎓 Mentoring the Next Generation

As part of our commitment to Puerto Rico’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, we served as mentors for Cohorts 18 and 19 of Grupo Guayacán’s I-Corps Program. We were even part of I-Corp’s Instructor Academy and “instructor in training” for Cohort 19, which elevated the experience immensely as we learned from the best instructors. Working with driven founders and researchers gave us fresh perspectives and renewed our passion for entrepreneurship and understanding your customer’s needs. It was also a reminder that mentorship is a two-way street—it deepens our understanding of the evolving needs of startups and small businesses. Feel free to join the Cohort 20 waitlist at https://bit.ly/icorpsprcohort20waitlist.

🤝 Building Community & Connections

We made it a priority to show up and stay connected. We attended major events hosted by:

    • APAF (Asociación de Planificadores Financieros)

    • The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce

    • The Puerto Rico Society of CPAs (Colegio de CPA)

    • And the always-inspiring Uncommon Entrepreneurs

These events gave us the chance to listen, learn, and collaborate with the people and institutions working tirelessly to drive Puerto Rico’s economy forward.

🏢 Establishing Our Roots

This year also marked a big operational milestone: we opened our first physical office. A space where clients can meet with us face-to-face, where ideas can be exchanged over coffee, and where our mission becomes tangible.

Beyond that, we’ve forged alliances with key businesses and professionals—accountants, consultants, compliance experts, and financial advisors. These relationships have strengthened our ability to offer clients holistic, results-driven legal strategies that align with their broader goals.

❤️ Why This Year Was Truly Special

Despite all the public-facing accomplishments, what made this year truly meaningful was the trust our clients placed in us. Whether we were helping optimize cash flow, navigate Act 60 incentives, or restructure operations for efficiency—every single project was a chance to make a real difference.

Your support, referrals, and belief in our approach have made this journey not only possible but deeply rewarding.

🚀 Looking Ahead

Year one laid the foundation. Year two will be about scaling our impact, deepening our expertise, and continuing to support the businesses that are shaping Puerto Rico’s future.

To our clients, colleagues, and friends—thank you for being part of our story. We’re just getting started.

Here’s to building smarter, stronger businesses—together. 🥂

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