NC at a Glance

North Carolina has rightfully earned the title of America’s Top State for Business by CNBC in 2022, 2023 and 2025. Our corporate tax rate is phasing out, and our personal income tax is decreasing each year, giving your company’s bottom line room to grow.

North Carolina workers are talented and ready to work. Our highly skilled, educated and diverse workforce comes from the state’s top-tier universities, its abundant historically Black colleges and universities, and its 58-campus community college system.

A moderate climate. Excellent recreational opportunities. Culture-rich history and arts. Growingly inclusive communities. Quality healthcare. And a low cost of living. No wonder North Carolina attracts tens of thousands of newcomers each year.

Our competitive, targeted, and performance-based incentive programs help offset the cost of relocating or expanding in North Carolina by lessening the tax burden and lowering overall costs of doing business.

With a central location on the Eastern Seaboard and excellent transportation infrastructure, North Carolina provides an optimal point of access to markets and customers, keeping freight and delivery costs low.

North Carolina is at the forefront of transitioning to a clean energy economy. Through legislation and bold action, the state is diversifying its energy resource arsenal to include more sustainable and lower-cost sources.

From mega to certified shovel-ready, a wide selection of sites are available for you to explore.