Arizona Advantages

 


Arizona’s Pro-Business Environment

In Arizona, we view the government as a strategic partner to industry, supporting and encouraging innovation, not standing in its way. Our state leaders are committed to maintaining streamlined regulations, cutting red tape, repealing overly burdensome regulations and lowering taxes.

 

#1

Most Competitive State Mountain Region

Site Selection Magazine Prosperity Cup, 2023

TOP 3

Economic Outlook

Rich States, Poor States Report American Legislative Exchange Council, 2024

TOP 5

Best State for Business

Chief Executive Magazine, 2023

 

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Competitive Tax Structure
Income tax rates are among the lowest in the U.S. The state’s elected leaders and business community work together to establish a simplified tax structure encouraging investment in research and the development of new products and services.

COMPETITIVE TAX STRUCTURE

2.5%

Flat Income Tax Lowest Flat-Tax in the U.S.

NO

Franchise Tax, Business Inventory Tax, Estate Tax, Worldwide Unitary Tax, Gross Receipts Tax

4.9%

Corporate Income Tax Rate Among Lowest in the U.S.

 

TOP TALENT
The state has a vast workforce with 3.5 million workers. Arizona’s booming population provides easy access to a robust talent pipeline. Decade after decade, the state has maintained significant population growth.

#1

For Talent Attraction & Retention Maricopa County, 2018-2022

Lightcast Talent Attraction Scorecard, 2023

Top 3

For Job Growth, 2018-2022

Lightcast Talent Attraction Scorecard, 2023

Top 5

For Skilled Jobs Growth, 2018-2023

Lightcast Talent Attraction Scorecard, 2023

$101+ Billion Semiconductor Investments

Arizona leads the nation in semiconductor investments, with over $101 billion invested since 2020.

#1

in the Nation
for Semiconductor Investments

$101+ billion

invested
since 2020

Semiconductor Industry Association, 2024


 

RELIABLE OPERATIONS

The state's lack of natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, blizzards, and tornadoes, Arizona is an ideal location for businesses that require market, power and employee access to be available consistently throughout the year.

86+M

Access to
86+M Consumers
in a One-Day
Trucking Radius

Over 44%

Electricity Generated from Clean & Renewable Energy Sources

U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2022

TOP 7

State for
Power Grid Reliability

U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2023

 

EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY OF LIFE

Arizona is the best place in the U.S. to live, work, and recreate. The state’s natural beauty is internationally recognized. In fact, it is home to one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon. With options for resort-style living, endless adventures and high-impact careers, Arizona attracts the best and brightest. This perfect balance is what makes life better here.

#1

Most Affordable Large City
in the U.S:
Phoenix

Business Facilities State Rankings, 2022

Top 10

Most Diverse
State

WalletHub, 2023

24

National Parks,
Monuments,
and Preserves
Across the State

300+

Sunny Days
Per Year

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