NEVADA

Why Northern Nevada?

Northern Nevada Profile

Increasing

the

Bottom

Line

When businesses are looking to expand or relocate, there's a reason they choose northern Nevada. It's the place to be when the bottom line is increasing the bottom line, thanks to advantages like the business-friendly environment, a skilled workforce, a strategic location and no shortage of properties to accommodate your specific needs. Add to that great schools and an outdoor lifestyle with easy access to championship golf, world-class ski resorts and spectacular Lake Tahoe - plus anaverage of 300 days of sunshine every

year to enjoy these amenities - and northern Nevada's appeal is easy to see.

With one of the lowest tax burdens in the nation, Nevada is consistently ranked by publications such as Forbes and Money as having one of the best overall business climates in the nation. The state's outstanding tax climate, something very few states can match, is one of the best reasons to base your company here.

Nevada Incentives

Through the Governor's Office of Economic Development, the state of Nevada offers tax incentives to any business considering relocating or expanding here. Minimum requirements pertaining to job creation, capital investment and average wage must be met.

Nevada National Rankings

2015 Best Cities for Job Growth
2015 EPIC Report
Nevada ranks as Third Most Business-Friendly Tax Climate by the Tax Foundation for 2013
Nevada ranks as 17th Safest City in America by Business Insider
Reno ranks in Top 5 Best Cities for Mid-Career Professionals in Small Regions by Richard Florida
Nevada ranks in top five growth cities for 2012 by U-Haul

Businesses in the

Silver State Enjoy

No Corporate Income Tax
No Personal Income Tax
No Franchise Tax
No Unitary Tax
Minimal Employer Payroll Tax - 0.63% of gross wages with deductions for employer paid health insurance

Benefits of Doing Business

in Northern Nevada

Competitive utility rates for commercial businesses
Low start-up costs, regulatory, licensing and annual fees
Close proximity to west coast and California markets and reduced shipping/storage costs
Competitive air cargo costs for air shipping out of the state

Nevada Incentives

Sales & Use Tax Abatement
Sales & Use Tax Deferral
Modified Business Tax Abatement
Personal Property Tax Abatement
Real Property Tax Abatement for Recycling
Intellectual Property Development and Train Employees Now (TEN)
The Catalyst Fund, a $10 million fund created by Nevada's 2011 Legislature to aid with business location and expansion