Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Program
Provides refundable tax credits for major Wisconsin business expansions or relocations involving jobs, investment, training, retention, or Wisconsin supply-chain purchases.
About this program
Wisconsin's Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Program assists businesses undertaking significant expansion projects in Wisconsin or relocating major operations from another state. Certified businesses may earn refundable tax credits through job creation, job retention, capital investment, employee training, and supply-chain purchases from Wisconsin vendors, subject to WEDC certification and contract requirements.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants are businesses with significant Wisconsin expansion projects or businesses relocating major operations from another state to Wisconsin, excluding certain industries unless extraordinary circumstances apply.
Requirements
- Business must apply to WEDC for Enterprise Zone certification.
- Business must enter into a contract with WEDC before tax credits are certified or verified.
- Project must involve significant business expansion in Wisconsin or relocation of major business operations from another state.