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Business - Friendly, Great Location, Low Costs, High Quality
CNBC’s Top States for Business survey consistently ranks Delaware as the most business-friendly
state in America. Delaware is the best place for companies from around the world to make an
American home. Business leaders can expect personalized attention—and very little red tape.
The Small State that Gets Things Done
Delaware is one of the smallest states in the U.S., so we can get the right people in the room and
make the right connections to move your business forward. Our streamlined processes and clear
expectations make it easy to get up and running quickly.
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companies, including 63% of the Fortune 500®, are
incorporated in Delaware.
Business Minded: Responsive, accessible and
transparent government officials.
Setting the Standard: Delaware corporate law is
recognized as the most advanced business
statute in the U.S., effectively serving as the
national corporate law. The U.S. Chamber of
Commerce rates Delaware courts Number One.
Innovative & Global: According to the
Information Technology & Innovation Foundation’s
2012 State New Economy Index, Delaware ranks
second overall for our global market place.
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Heart of the East Coast: Halfway between the
nation’s business capital, New York City and the
political capital, Washington D.C. Less than two
hours by train or an easy drive on I-95.
Access to Markets: More than 123 million
consumers within a 500-mile radius. That’s 40% of
the U.S. population within a few hours’ drive.
Transportation Hub: Less than 30 minutes from
Philadelphia International Airport, and easy
access to airports in Newark, Baltimore, N.Y. and
D.C. Convenient passenger and industrial rail.
Major deep water marine terminal and the top
North American port for perishable cargo.
• Advantageous tax structure, with no sales tax or VAT • Low cost of living with the lowest median property taxes
in the region • Fiscally responsible, with an AAA bond rating • Room to grow, with competitively priced office
and industrial space and land to build • Healthy, diversified economy, including advanced
materials, clean energy, life sciences, manufacturing and professional services •
Delaware is an amazing place to visit, live and work. Your employees will
enjoy all of the benefits of big city life, combined with clean air, easy
commutes and peaceful living.
Transportation: Say goodbye to traffic jams, and enjoy a short drive to the office. Hop on a
train for an easy ride to Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore or Washington, DC. Fly
anywhere in the world from Philadelphia or Newark. Or telecommute via the fastest
broadband network in the U.S.
Family: Your employees can rest assured that their children will find a world-class education
in Delaware. With museums, parks, theaters, and festivals like Punkin Chunkin (beloved by
engineers across the U.S.) and the Delaware State Fair, there’s plenty to keep your kids
learning and happy.
History: As the First State, we have a proud historical heritage. Visit the finest museums and
gardens in the country—thanks to the legacy of the DuPont family. Go back in time in
well-preserved Old New Castle and enjoy a pirate ride on the tall ship Kalmar Nyckel.
Culture: Delaware has Broadway plays, ballet and opera, as well as the renowned DuPont
Clifford Brown Jazz Festival. If you’re into music, don’t miss the World Café Live at The Queen
or the Firefly Music Festival.
Nature: Delaware’s beaches—in addition to their beauty—are consistently rated as the
cleanest in the nation. We have pristine state parks with abundant wildlife and a statewide
trail system for hiking and biking.
Fun: When you need a break from work, try tax-free shopping, the Monster Mile at Dover
International Speedway, one of our three casinos, or a laid-back afternoon at the famous
Dogfish Head Brewery on Delaware’s Wine & Ale Trail.
Community: Delaware’s size means that our community works together to support our
businesses.
Low Cost: Salaries go a lot further in Delaware. Employees can enjoy all the benefits of the
East Coast lifestyle, while saving to invest in their families. Your company will have all the
benefits of an East Coast location, while saving to invest and grow.
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Highly skilled, educated and productive workforce, ranked second among states
for PhDs per capita, and first for patents per capita.
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine ranks the University of Delaware in the Top
25 public colleges that provide quality education at an affordable price.
The University of Delaware’s Department of Chemical & Bio-molecular
Engineering is ranked in the top ten nationwide by U.S. News and World Report.
Delaware State University is home to the Optical Sciences Center for Applied
Research (a NASA University Research Center) and the Applied Mathematics
Research Center.
Delaware’s public school system won first place in the
President’s national Race to the Top education competition,
and the state’s early-education plan also garnered top honors.
In addition to strong public schools, Delaware is also home to
excellent independent schools to train tomorrow’s workforce.
“People can’t grow their
businesses and create jobs
when they are filling out forms
or sitting in traffic.”
– Governor Jack Markell
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Delaware’s business tax climate is ranked 14th out of the 50 states by
the Tax Foundation, a non-partisan research group. That is the best ranking
of any state in the Mid-Atlantic region. Delaware has no sales tax, no VAT,
and no state real property taxes. The local real property taxes are very low.
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From the very beginning, Delawareans have
been independent thinkers. We were the very first U.S.
state, ratifying the U.S. Constitution in 1787.
This tradition of innovation has made Delaware an
international leader in business. But we don’t rest on
history. We continuously take a fresh, creative approach
to helping companies thrive.
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Delaware Strategic Fund: Delaware can provide custom financial assistance in the form
of low-interest loans, grants, and other creative instruments.
We can tailor our assistance to suit your business strategy.
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"Delaware's location at the heart of the East Coast, our accessible
government, and our streamlined regulatory system make our state an
ideal gateway to the U.S. market. We understand the challenges facing
international investors, and our team will work closely with you during
each stage of the investment process."
– Secretary Jeffrey Bullock, Delaware Department of State
Compliance Services: We can introduce
you to professionals and work with local
officials to help you understand your
compliance requirements, including
obtaining necessary licenses and permits.
Connections: Our government and
community are ready to help you meet
the people you need to move forward.
Location Services: We provide a full line of services to help you identify commercial
property, allowing you to meet unique requirements and execute your plans quickly,
easily, and cost effectively.
Workplace Development Center: The State of Delaware can assist you in recruiting a
quality workforce. We can help companies identify training resources; you may be
eligible for a Customized Training Grant.
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