Incentives

Incentives are a way of supporting new business growth in Arizona and local businesses in expanding. The Arizona Commerce Authority oversees the following incentive programs.

Quality Jobs 

The primary goal of the Quality Jobs tax credit is to encourage business investment and the creation of high-quality employment opportunities in the state. Quality Jobs accomplishes this goal by providing tax credits to employers creating a minimum number of net new qualifying jobs and making a minimum capital investment in Arizona.
Arizona Incentives - Quality Jobs Tax Credit for Businesses in AZ | Arizona Commerce Authority

Qualified Facility

The Qualified Facility tax credit to promote the location and expansion of headquarters facilities or manufacturing facilities, including manufacturing-related research & development.
Arizona Incentives - Qualified Facility Tax Credit Program for Businesses in AZ | Arizona Commerce Authority

Research and Development

The Research and Development (R&D) incentive provides an Arizona income tax credit for increased research and development activities conducted in this state, including research conducted at a state university and funded by the company.
Arizona Incentives - Research and Development Tax Credit Program for Business in AZ | Arizona Commerce Authority

Sales Tax Exemption for Manufacturing 

Several sales tax exemptions are available for manufacturing and processes.
Arizona Incentives - Machinery and Equipment Sales Tax Exemption in AZ | Arizona Commerce Authority

Work Opportunity Tax Credit

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit of up to $9,000 over three years that Congress provides to private-sector businesses for hiring individuals from nine target groups who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment.
Arizona Incentives - Work Opportunity Tax Credit for Businesses in AZ | Arizona Commerce Authority

Additional Incentives

One-stop-shop for business support. Coordination from the economic development department team with all county departments. Support with recruitment, job fairs, and collection and review of applications through Arizona@Work. Clothing and equipment for qualified employees through Arizona@Work. Training created for your company through Mohave Community College with specific qualifications. Intern and apprenticeship programs through educational institutions and Arizona@Work.

Opportunity Zone

Mohave County has large amounts of land available throughout the county in an Opportunity Zone. Mohave County is the perfect to use your Opportunity Fund to purchase land and locate or start a new company. Mohave County offers extensive land availability throughout its opportunity zones. It's the ideal location to leverage your opportunity fund to purchase land and establish or expand your business.