Empire Zone

The Poughkeepsie/Dutchess Empire Zone offers powerful incentives to encourage employment growth and attract new investment within the designated areas. Most benefits are based on tax incentives made possible through the New York State Empire Zone Programs. There are tax advantages for business expansion and for property owners.

New businesses or businesses coming from another state could be virtually tax-free through New York State Empire Zone tax credits or refunds.

If your business is already operating in New York State, eligibility for Empire Zone incentives may vary depending on your business activity in the Empire Zone and throughout the state.

The Empire Zone also provides special opportunities to borrow or raise investment capital.

We can help you:

• Find a location
• Plan your investment and employment growth
• Estimate your savings in the Empire Zone
• Take advantage of the powerful tools of the Empire Zone

We can also help you tailor the program and make zone participation easy. Please contact EZ staff to discuss how the Poughkeepsie/Dutchess Empire Zone can work for your business.