Business Development

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• Explore Our Regions

  Explore the key regions of Connecticut — and the distinctive advantages each has to offer.

• Consider Tax Incentives

  Get details on tax-advantaged sites, including incentives for Airport Development Zones, Enterprise Zones and Transit-Oriented Development.

• CT Business Registration Requirements

  Learn what you need to do to set up a new or relocated business in Connecticut — and who can help you with this process.

• Sales and Use Tax Exemption

  Discover tax relief for the purchase of qualified tangible property or projects contributing significantly to a targeted industry cluster.

• Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment Tax Exemption

  Learn about a five-year, 100% property tax exemption for manufacturers buying eligible equipment.

• Real and Personal Property Tax Exemptions

  Discover tax incentives to create jobs, ease inventory costs and modernize machinery.

• Corporate Business Tax Exemption

  See if your business is in one of four sectors earmarked for corporate tax relief.

• Manufacturing and Biotech Sales and Use Tax Exemption

  See if your manufacturing or biotech company is eligible for a 100% or 50% tax exemption.

• Municipal Tax Abatements

  Learn about local tax relief for firms making real estate and manufacturing equipment purchases.

• Contiguous Municipality Zone

  Get details on Enterprise Zone benefits for municipalities contiguous with Enterprise Zones in another municipality.

• A Summary of Connecticut's Enterprise Zone Program

  Learn about the different types of Enterprise Zones that offer diverse advantages for your business.

• Entertainment District

  Read which localities may offer manufacturing facilities the same Statutory benefits for plants, buildings and other real property improvements located in an entertainment district of a Targeted Investment Community.

• Railroad Depot Zone

  Get the facts on incentives for businesses developing facilities around abandoned or underutilized railroad depots.

• Airport Development Zone

  Discover incentives for businesses building or renovating facilities near Connecticut's airport development zones

• Enterprise Zone (targeted investment communities)

  Learn about which Connecticut cities and towns are approved to offer property tax incentives for acquisition, new construction and/or substantial renovation under CGS Sec. 32-70.