Business Incentives
The Barrow County EDC aggressively pursues both state and local incentives to make the cost of relocating and operating your business extremely competitive. For detailed information on the incentives we can offer your particular business, contact Linda Moore, V.P. of Economic Development, 770-867-9440 or linda@choosebarrow.com.
Some of the most common incentive and tax advantages that many businesses are able to take advantage of include:
Job Tax Credits
Job tax credits of $1750 per job each year for 5 years, and are available in the following industry sectors:
- Manufacturing
- Telecom
- Warehouse & Distribution
- Research & Development
- Processing
- Tourism
Investment Credits
As a tier-3 county in the state of Georgia, Barrow offers investment credits of 3% of qualified capital investments.
Freeport Tax Exemption
Barrow County has implemented a "Freeport" inventory tax exemption. All inventory is eligible for exemption if the manufacturer, wholesaler, or warehouse distributor meets specific criteria.
For more information on these and more tax credits and incentives in Barrow County and in Georgia, visit www.Georgia.org, or linda@choosebarrow.com for a detailed analysis of your business or project.
