TAX CREDITS & INCENTIVES
FastStart®
No. 1 State Workforce Development Program
FastStart® is the nation's best state workforce training program, according to Business Facilities magazine. FastStart provides customized employee recruitment, screening, training development and training delivery for eligible, new or expanding companies — all at no cost.
More InfoAngel Investor Tax Credit
Provides a 25% tax credit on investments by accredited investors who invest in businesses certified by Louisiana Economic Development as Louisiana Entrepreneurial Businesses (LEB).
More InfoDigital Interactive Media and Software Program
Digital Interactive Media and Software Tax Credit — the strongest of its kind in the nation — is helping innovative digital media and software development companies of all sizes gain a competitive edge.
Provides a 25% tax credit on qualified payroll for in-state labor and 18% for qualified production expenditures.
More InfoEnterprise Zone Tax Credit
The Enterprise Zone, or EZ program is a jobs incentive program that provides Louisiana income and franchise tax credits to a new or existing business located in Louisiana creating permanent net new full-time jobs, and hiring at least 50% of those net new jobs from one of four targeted groups.
More InfoEntertainment Job Creation Program
A 15 percent or 20 percent tax credit on annual wages to qualified entertainment companies (QEC) that create a minimum of five well-paid net new jobs for Louisiana residents.
More InfoIndustrial Tax Exemption Program
Property tax abatement for up to 10 years on a manufacturer's new investment and annual capitalized additions.
More InfoLive Performance Production Program
Up to 25 percent tax credit for musical and theatrical productions, refundable or transferable on a one-time basis.
More InfoMotion Picture Production Program
Up to a 40 percent tax credit on eligible in-state production expenditures, including resident and non-resident labor.
More InfoQuality Jobs Rebate
Up to a 6 percent rebate on annual payroll expenses for up to 10 years and either a state sales/use tax rebate on capital expenses or a 1.5 percent project facility expense rebate for qualifying expenses.
More InfoResearch and Development
A tax credit up to 30 percent to existing businesses with operating facilities in Louisiana to establish or continue research and development within the state.
Restoration Tax Abatement
A 100 percent property tax abatement for up to 10 years for the rehabilitation of an existing structure.
More InfoMusic Job Creation Program
A 10 percent or 15 percent credit on annual wages to qualified music industry-related companies (QMC) that create a minimum of three well-paid net new jobs for Louisiana residents.
More InfoSound Recording Program
A production credit of 18 percent for eligible production expenditures.
More Info