Business Incentives

Assistance is available to companies starting, expanding or relocating to Michigan. Through a wide array of economic development programs and incentives, we foster a vibrant economic environment for the business community. At the same time, these incentives help attract and retain high-quality jobs for Michigan's highly skilled workforce. We have dozens of products and services to help your business, including corporate infrastructure assistance, business real estate help, corporate relocation services and corporate incentives. 

Business Taxes

For most businesses, a Michigan location means lower taxes compared to other states. Our local business taxes are already below the national average, according to the Council on State Taxation. Motivated by this favorable business environment, several top U.S. companies have recently made major investments in Michigan. They include:

• Google 
• Hemlock Semiconductor
• United Solar Ovonic
• General Dynamics Land Systems

Taxes in Michigan have recently been reformed thanks to the Michigan Business Tax (MBT). To find out more information on Michigan's tax structure click here.

Taxes may be virtually eliminated for companies locating in one of Michigan's Renaissance Zones. These tax-free zones are designed to spur investment and have been expanded to support growth in the following industry sectors:

• tool and die industry  
• agricultural (food) processing
• forest products processing
• renewable energy

We're Here to Help

For further information regarding available programs and incentives, please contact our Customer Assistance Center.