Business Incentives

The incentives programs outlined in the Business Resources section comprise the most robust combination of business incentives in U.S. history. In this section, you'll find information on how your business can take advantage of such incentives as the Gulf Opportunity Zone, the Angel Investor Tax Credit and more.

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State Business Incentives
Incentives in this section are funded by the state of Louisiana to attract and cultivate business.

Federal Business Incentives
Billions of federal dollars are available to Louisiana businesses in the form of incentives allocated through the Gulf Opportunity Zone, Renewal Community Tax Credits and New Markets Tax Credit.

Financial Assistance
Information on financial economic development incentive programs available in Louisiana.

Louisiana Economic Development Corporation
The Louisiana Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) administers several programs for small Louisiana businesses, ranging from loan guarantees, participations, and grants to venture capital investment.

Board of Commerce & Industry
The LED Board of Commerce & Industry reviews applications for tax incentive programs administered by the Office of Business Development.

Business Resource Guide
Louisiana Economic Development offers a number of resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses to help you develop or start your business.