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Provides a graduated 3-year abatement of the City business license fee for new corporate offices, manufacturing, research and development, and high technology companies on a city-wide basis. Abatement also available to retail, artists, and professional services in designated areas.
The program allows for an abatement equal to 100% of the tax the 1st year the business is in operation, 66% in the 2nd year, and 33% in the 3rd year. Beginning in the fourth year of operation, the full business license tax is paid.
The LADDER program is a comprehensive job training/placement program to reduce barriers qualified residents face in accessing employment opportunities, including education, training, child care transportation, uniforms, and tools.
Visit the Greenville Area Development Corporation's website for more information on the incentives offered by the State of South Carolina and Greenville County.