Alabama is a state that through its sense of tradition, strong work ethic and determination to succeed has been able to attract world-class companies to locate in the heartland of the South.  In recent years, Alabama has proven itself to be a prime location for new and expanding businesses.  Alabama is consistently ranked one of the top places where businesses can thrive. 

Alabama is home to more than 350 foreign-affiliated companies that represent almost 30 different countries.  Among them are Mercedes-Benz, ThyssenKrupp, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, BASF, Evonik Degussa, Austal, Airbus and Gambro.  We invite you to contact us to find out how you can become a part of our growing international community. 

Top five reasons why to locate in Alabama:

Favorable business climate: Alabama offers some of the lowest business costs and taxes in the United States, attractive tax incentives, skilled workforce training, available properties state-wide, one-stop environmental permitting, and easy access to domestic and international markets.  Alabama is a Right-To-Work state.

Excellent Logistics: Located in the heart of the South with over 96 million people within 600 miles of the center of the state, Alabama offers an efficient and comprehensive transportation system. Alabama's logistics network allows for easy interfacing of all means of travel and shipping through five interstate highways, seven commercial airports, five Class I railroads, a full-service deepwater port, and one of the largest inland waterway systems in the nation.

Skilled Labor and Effective Workforce Training: The state’s training program, Alabama's number one incentive, is hailed as one of the nation's most effective workforce development programs. AIDT provides a total state-of-the-art, customized workforce management system, at no cost to the employers or trainees.

Attractive Tax Incentives: Taxes in Alabama are some of the lowest in the United States. The state has developed one of the most aggressive tax incentive programs in the nation for new and expanding industry, research and development, financial institutions, and alternative energy projects, including sales and property tax abatements and capital income tax credit.  A dedicated, experienced and professional team will help you with your project start-up and stand by you to assist your company to grow and succeed in Alabama.

Excellent Quality of Life: Not only is Alabama a great place to do business, it is also a state of unsurpassed diversity. Whether you like to play golf, relax on a beach of sugary sand, or explore a majestic mountain, you can find plenty to do here when the work week ends.

For more information, please visit www.alabamausa.org and www.edpa.org. 

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