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Puerto Rico Dealers, Franchises, Distributors and Sales Reps May Be Protected by Acts 75 and 21

Businesses including franchises wishing to market their products in Puerto Rico must be aware of two important laws that regulate the commercial relationship between a principal and a distributor.  These are Puerto Rico Dealers Act Law 75 and Law 21.  The laws were enacted to protect Puerto Rico distributors, dealers and sales representatives from a manufacturer’s arbitrary termination or impairment of their commercial relationship.  Both laws are liberally interpreted in favor of those who carry…