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Enterprise Zone Incentives

Commonwealth of Virginia

All incentives are subject to credit & appropriation caps.


General Tax Credit
New businesses in the Commonwealth must have an average of 25% full-time employees that either meet LMI standards for the area or be Zone residents.
A ten year general credit against state tax liability at 80% in year one and 60% for the remaining 9 years.

*For projects that are > $15 million and create > 50 jobs, credits are subject to negotiation not to exceed 80% in year 1 and 60% in years 2-10.


Large Project Investment Tax Credit
Investment* Potential Credit (Negotiated)
> $100 million & > 200 Jobs Up to 5% of Total Investment

*Includes real property & machinery & equipment. This credit is in lieu of the Refundable Real Property Improvements Tax Credit. Credits may be carried forward until fully used.

Refundable Real Property Improvements Tax Credit
A State Tax Credit of 30% applied to: Rehabilitation Projects > $50,000 or > assessed value of the building New Construction > $250,000
Maximum cumulative credit is $125,000 in any 5-year period.
Credit is applied first to tax liability; the remaining balance, if any, is then refunded.

 
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See Also:
The following guides offered by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership may also be of use.
VEDP Guide to Local Taxes

VEDP Guide to Business Incentives