Business Incentives For more information about available incentives and programs, visit http://mesaaz.gov/business/economic-development/ incentives-programs or contact Lynn Spencer, Economic Development Project Manager, City of Mesa Falcon Field Airport, 480644-4276 or Lynn.Spencer@mesaaz.gov.
State of Arizona 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. Contact: michellev@azcommerce.com
Qualified Facility Program
The Qualified Facility Program offers a refundable income tax credit equal eligible companies making a Capital Investment to establish or expand a Qualified Facilities. Contact: blancac@azcommerce.com
Research & Development Tax Credit
The R&D Tax Credit provides an Arizona income tax credit for increased research and development activities conducted in this state. Contact: cindyg@azcommerce.com
Sales Tax Exemptions for Manufacturing
The Sales Tax Exemption for Machinery and Equipment is a sales tax exemption for various machinery or equipment. Contact: Christie Comanita (602) 716-6791
City of Mesa Mesa Foreign Trade Zone #211
Qualified businesses located in the Mesa Foreign Trade Zone or sub-zone may reduce or defer tariffs and duties, and are eligible for up to an 80% reduction in state real and personal property taxes. The Mesa FTZ is located at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. An FTZ Subzone can be designated in another Mesa location when a company is unable to operate effectively at the existing zone site.
Private Activity Bonds
Private Activity Bonds are securities issued by or on behalf of a local government to provide debt financing for projects used for the trade or business of a private user.
Government Property Lease Excise Tax (GPLET)
GPLET is a redevelopment tool used to initiate development by reducing a project’s operating costs by replacing the real property tax with an excise tax. 4 8 0 0 E F a l c o n D r | M e s a , A r i z o n a 8 5 2 1 5 | 4 8 0 . 6 4 4 . 2 4 5 0 | www.falconfieldairport.com