Why Invest in Georgia?

Long renowned for its excellent infrastructure, low tax rates, qualified workforce and pleasant, sunny climate, Georgia has become the economic center of the booming south-eastern United States with a gross state product comparable to that of Sweden.

Ranked third in the nation among cities with the most Fortune 500 headquarters, Atlanta is home to such multinational corporations as Coca-Cola, UPS and Delta Air Lines. Already more than 1,100 European companies are enjoying Georgia as a business location in the United States.   

Why are so many world class companies investing in Georgia?

Excellent transportation infrastructure – Georgia is a strong logistical center in the United States with an extensive network of highways and railways. Its capital, Atlanta, is home to the largest and busiest airport in the world with more than 180 U.S. connections and 80 direct international flights. The state also boasts two unrivalled Atlantic deepwater sea ports, with the Port of Savannah ranked as the fastest-growing container port in the country. Nearly 80% of the U.S. market can be reached from Atlanta within either a two-hour flight or two-day truck drive.

A flexible and qualified workforce – Georgia’s Quick Start program, which provides free, customized training for individual companies, has repeatedly been ranked the nation’s best state-funded labor-training program.

The fourth largest education system in the United States – Georgia boasts an impressive network of public and private colleges and research universities including the renowned Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University.

A great operating environment – Georgia offers competitive operating costs, living expenses and land prices.

Low taxes – Georgia’s corporate income tax rate is only 6%, unchanged since 1969!  Moreover, businesses pay taxes only on income earned in Georgia, substantially reducing Georgia state corporate income tax for companies delivering products or services to customers outside of Georgia. 

A strong global business community - Georgia’s international community, including career consulates, honorary consular offices and trade and investment agencies, continues to grow thanks to our global investors.

Are looking for an ideal place to expand or begin your U.S. or North American operations? Georgia may be the place for your business. Invest in Georgia and watch your business grow!

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD)

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and its global offices assist international companies intending to establish, relocate or expand their American business operations. Our international teams work together with our project teams in Georgia to perform a tailored site selection study to help you determine the best business location in Georgia for your company.  

Our services, which are free, confidential and offered under no obligation, include:

-         Professional support in all areas of business site location
-         Detailed information on industry sectors and operating costs
-         Execution of a project-specific business site location study
-         Identification of communities with available sites, buildings or offices
-         Organization of an informative Georgia visit program
-         Access to free technical and ongoing labor training programs
-         Introduction to job creation and investment incentives
-         Contact with attorneys, accountants, local authorities and others who can provide 
           you with the professional advice you require

We can also organize a tailor-made visit program for your company to personally tour and evaluate Georgia as a location.

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