Important location aspects

Highly educated work force, strong R&D base, cultural and recreational facilities

Transportation aspects

Airport, Seaport, Train (good logistic aspects)

Number of foreign companies in State

Approximately 600

Corporate Income Tax rate

9.5%

Sales Tax (State) rate

5% except food & clothing

Available training and recruitment programs

Massachusetts offers several programs for work force training, such as the Massachusetts Manufacturing Partnership, Industrial Modernization and Work Force Development Program, and Tactical Training Initiative Grants

Business assistance programs

Investment Tax Credit (3% credit on depreciable capital assets). One Stop Permitting, Site Finder Service, reduced utility rates for new employers, work force development.

Assistance in Europe

Full-service support is offered through the Berlin office.