Jake Paul moved to Puerto Rico primarily to take advantage of the island's favorable tax incentives, following in his brother Logan Paul's footsteps.

Tax Benefits Drive

Puerto Rico offers significant tax breaks under Act 60 (formerly Acts 20 and 22), allowing qualifying U.S. citizens like Jake to pay little to no federal income tax on certain earnings, unlike high-tax states such as California. Logan Paul cited this as "96 percent of the reasons," noting it motivates greater productivity since residents keep more of their income—Jake echoed similar sentiments on his Impaulsive podcast. He purchased a $16 million mansion in Dorado around 2023, solidifying his base there while still traveling for fights.

Lifestyle and Training Hub

Beyond finances, Puerto Rico provides a vibrant training environment for Jake's boxing career, with scenic beaches and a supportive community for high- profile athletes. The Paul brothers have used the island as a retreat from U.S. mainland pressures, training for bouts like Jake's against Tyron Woodley. Jake even adopted the local moniker "El Gallo de Dorado" (Golden Rooster), blending into the culture despite some backlash.

Public Reactions

  • Positive views : Fans appreciate Jake's economic contributions and hype around events, seeing him as boosting local visibility.
  • Criticism : Locals and figures like Bad Bunny have called out "tax tourists" for exploiting benefits without deep community ties—early incidents like beach driving during turtle nesting sparked outrage.
  • Mixed forum buzz : Reddit and social threads debate if it's savvy business or opportunistic, with some praising his Trump endorsement distancing from Puerto Rico-related GOP comments.

Timeline of Moves

  1. Logan relocates post-Floyd Mayweather fight (2021), buys $13M mansion.
  1. Jake joins in 2022-2023 for training, fully settles by 2023.
  1. Ongoing stays as of 2025, amid fights and ventures.

TL;DR : Taxes (near-zero on passive income) top the list, paired with lifestyle perks—though not without controversy.

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