EMPIRE ZONE
The Nassau County Empire Zone was designated in March of 2006 to encourage economic growth, new job creation and business investment within seven distinct geographic areas throughout the county. The seven distinct geographical areas within the Nassau County Empire Zone encompasses portions of the following ten communities: Bethpage, Elmont, Freeport, Glen Cove, Hempstead, Inwood, New Cassel, Roosevelt, Uniondale, and West Hempstead.
The advantages businesses gain from becoming a certified Empire Zone enterprise are primarily through tax incentives made possible by Empire State Development's Empire Zones Program. While some tax incentives benefit businesses that do not undergo the Empire Zone certification, more enhanced tax incentives are available for certified and qualified Empire Zone businesses. These incentives are designed to attract new businesses, encourage existing businesses to expand operations and to create additional job opportunities for local residents. Additionally, certified Empire Zone businesses may be eligible to receive utility rate reductions for increased gas and electric use through our local utility, National Grid. To be eligible for certification in the Nassau County Empire Zone, a business must be located within Empire Zone boundaries which are limited to two square miles, or meet specific State industry definitions, job creation and/or capital investment requirements as a Regionally Significant Project.
We are here to help you:
Please contact Empire Zone staff to discuss how the Nassau County Empire Zone can work for your business.
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