Wayne County Industrial Development Authority
Physical Address: 261 West Plum St., Jesup GA 31545
Mail Address: P. O. Box 513, Jesup GA 31598
Phone: 912-415-8080
Email: ida@connectinwayne.com
Physical Address: 261 West Plum St., Jesup GA 31545
Mail Address: P. O. Box 513, Jesup GA 31598
Phone: 912-415-8080
Email: ida@connectinwayne.com
A thriving downtown and a strong business community led by key industries and manufacturers keep Wayne County, Georgia’s economy moving. At the heart of our success is collaboration between businesses, community leaders and civic organizations to ensure our community is dynamic and ever changing to meet our citizens’ needs.
Everything from fast-track permitting, aggressive financing methods, business advocacy and creative problem solving are available to the right project. Wayne County is dedicated to your success. And, if it's not available, just ask. You won't find a team more dedicated to serving your interests.
Local Incentives Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) is approximately 58 miles from Wayne County. SAV owns and operates Savannah Foreign Trade Zone 104. This is a specially designated area that encourages international trade by waiving customs duties and taxes on international and domestic merchandise. The Wayne County Industrial Development Authority can assist businesses that desire to make use of FTZ 104.
State Incentives$3,500 per job each year for 5 years, minimum 2 qualifying jobs. (Wayne County is a Tier 1 county). Since Wayne County is a member of the Southeast Georgia Alliance, a regional joint development authority, a $500 bonus credit per job would apply, making the credit $4,000 per qualifying job.
$1,250 per job bonus added to the job tax credit for businesses with large increases in shipments out of a Georgia port.
3%-5% of qualified capital investment; companies must choose either the investment tax credit or the job tax credit.
Up to 75% of the employer’s direct cost of providing or sponsoring childcare for employees, or 100% of the cost of purchasing or constructing a qualified childcare property for employees.
Sales and use tax exemptions on qualified tangible personal property under certain specified conditions.
Customized, world-class training for new and expanding industries and businesses, at no cost to qualifying businesses.
Georgia’s low corporate tax rate is 5.75% . The single factor apportionment formula applies the corporate tax rate only to gross receipts or sales in Georgia, significantly reducing the tax rate of Wayne County companies with substantial sales to customers outside of Georgia.
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