St. Pete’s Tax Climate is Welcoming to Business


One of St. Petersburg, Florida's attractions for businesses and individuals is its tax climate. Businesses that relocate or expand here benefit from:

  • The #4 state business tax climate in the country, behind only WY, SD, and AK
  • The 2nd lowest state tax collection per capita
  • 0% individual income tax
  • Corporate income tax rate lower than GA, NY, NJ, IL, TN, MD, VA, DC, and CA, among others
  • St. Pete's status as the best-run city in Florida
  • St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, and Florida grants and tax credits for creating jobs in target industries and locations

Sources: Tax Foundation: 2024 State Business Tax Climate Index, Facts & Figures 2024; Wallet Hub: Best & Worst-Run Cities in America 2023


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