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INCENTIVES & Taxes
LOCAL INCENTIVES
Harris County, Georgia, offers a range of local incentives to attract industrial project recruitment and development, including tax abatements, workforce training programs, and streamlined permitting processes. These initiatives are designed to foster economic growth and create a business-friendly environment for industries looking to establish or expand their operations.
STATE INCENTIVES
The state of Georgia provides a variety of incentives for industrial recruitment and development, including job tax credits, investment tax credits, and workforce training through the Georgia Department of Economic Development. These programs are designed to enhance Georgia's competitive edge and support businesses in creating jobs and driving economic growth across the state.
TAXES
Harris County has competitive local tax rates, and can offer tax abatements for property and ad valorem taxes for qualified projects.
The State of Georgia tax exemptions are just as robust and can save you lots of money in startup and operating costs. All of this is anchored by a 5.39% state corporate tax rate based on single-factor apportionment.
LOCAL INCENTIVES
In addition to the strategic advantages of doing business in Harris County, Georgia, the county can offer an attractive incentive package for qualified projects that want to start, relocate, or grow in Harris County.
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Available land at below-market rates or no costList Item 1
The Development Authority of Harris County can offer industrial land for below-market rates or even no cost for qualifying projects.
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Local Tax Assistance & Tax AbatementsList Item 2
The Harris County Development Authority offers tax incentives including tax abatement schedules for savings on property & ad valorem taxes for qualified projects.
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Freeport Inventory Tax ExemptionsList Item 3
Harris County offers 100% Freeport Inventory Exemptions on Class 1, 2, and 3.
Application for freeport exemption should be made with the Board of Tax Assessor's within the same time period that returns are due in the county. Applications filed after that time can receive a partial exemption for that year up to June 1.
STATE INCENTIVES
The State of Georgia offers a package of incentives that begins with a tax credit to spur job creation, and includes an array of other credits for investing in R&D, shipping through ports, and making key expansion investments. Georgia tax exemptions are just as robust: they can save you lots of money in startup and operating costs. All of this is anchored by a 5.39% corporate tax rate based on single-factor apportionment.
