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# Arizona State Incentives & Programs for Mesa Businesses

State Incentives & Programs State of Arizona Incentives & Programs Arizona offers a robust suite of incentives and programs designed to support business growth and innovation. Companies considering locating or expanding in Mesa can access state resources that help reduce costs, accelerate expansion, and strengthen workforce development across a wide range of industries. Contact Us Considering expanding or relocating your business? Give us a call. We can help. Kim Lofgreen Marketing and Business Development Manager Office of Economic Development 480-644-3962 Subscribe to our Newsletter Quality Jobs Tax Credit The Quality Jobs tax credit offers up to $9,000 of Arizona income or premium tax credits spread over a three-year period for each net new quality job. International Operations Center The International Operations Center (IOC) Program offers certified businesses utility tax relief, a utility portion of gross proceeds of sales or income derived from electricity or natural gas sales, to firms operating a designated IOC facility in Arizona. R&D Incentive The R&D tax credit provides an Arizona income tax credit for increased research and development activities conducted in this state. Angel Investment Tax Credit The Angel Investment tax credit provides credits to investors who make capital investments in small businesses certified by the ACA. Sales Tax Exemption for Manufacturing The Sales Tax Exemption for Machinery and Equipment is a sales tax exemption for various machinery or equipment. Additional Depreciation Accelerates depreciation schedules for prospective acquisitions of commercial personal property. Work Opportunity Tax Credit The Work Opportunity tax credit is a federal tax credit provided to private-sector businesses from groups who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment. Arizona State Trade Expansion Program (AZSTEP) With funding from a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and matching funds contributed by the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), the ACA runs Arizona’s State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) program. The AZ STEP program will assist Arizona small businesses (defined as those with less than 500 employees) to enter export markets for the first time or to expand into new markets. Venture Programs The Arizona Commerce Authority’s Venture Program supports startups across three stages: Start, Raise, and Scale. Together, the Venture Program builds a pathway from idea to investment. Manufacturing Extension Partnership The MEP is a manufacturing partnership who’s mission is to make every Arizona manufacturer the most successful business it can be.