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The Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation serves as a facilitator for businesses to utilize every resource available,with the growth and prosperity of the company in mind. A combination of Federal, State, and County incentives makes the business climate in Yuma superior to other cities around the country.
Added benefits are available through the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ). Designated areas include 80 acres adjacent to the airport, handled via the Yuma Airport Authority as well as other areas that have been designated as sub-zones of the FTZ.
State of Arizona Incentive Programs Including:
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AZ Job Training Program |
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AZ Enterprise Zone Program |
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Foreign Trade Zone designation in Yuma County |
Click here for more information:
http://www.azcommerce.com/
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Foreign Trade Zones Currently Yuma International is located in a Federal Trade Zone #219 as well as acres of adjacent land; subzones are also located in the city which are privileged to the same exemptions.
Benefits
• The area is treated as though legally outside of the U.S. Custom's territory.
• Relief from inverted tariffs
• Merchandise may be brought in duty-free for purposes such as storage, repacking, display, assembly or manufacturing.
• Imports may be landed and stored quickly without full customs formalities.
• In addition, Arizona is the only state that has enacted special legislation that makes: Businesses located in a zone, or sub-zone, eligible for an 80 percent reduction in state real and personal property taxes.
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