Starting A Business In Georgia - Small Business - Minority Business

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Are you a Small Business?

What is Georgia's definition of a small business? Click here to learn more. The most frequently asked question: “where do I go for what?” is answered in this valuable list of resources - from a startup to growth and innovation. 

 

Did You Know?
Georgia ranks #1 in the U.S. for Entrepreneurship, #5 for best state in U.S. in which to do business and ranks #2 in U.S. for best business climate. 

 

Georgia Work Ready

Additionally, Georgia companies employing 50 or fewer people are eligible to receive $250 per certified Work Ready individual hired, up to $1,250 total, to assist with hiring and training costs. Click here for more information.

 

To help you get started, click on a section below to receive more information: 

Starting A Business
Financial Assistance
Gov't Opportunities & Regulations
Women, Minorities & Youth        

Growing, Expanding or Relocating A Business
Tax Credits & Exemptions
B2B Opportunities
Research, Innovation & Technology

 

 

Starting a business  

Start Up Basics   

Licensing

Labor Laws  

Starting a Franchise

Register Your Business   

Contract Manufacturers

Permitting

FAQ's 

Legal Structure   

Useful Links 

Tax Information

Mentoring/Education  

 

 

 

growing, expanding or relocating a business

Available Buildings

Available Sites 

Contract Manufacturers   

Export Assistance  

Full GA Funding Resources

Workforce - Training: Quick Start  

Incentives     

Partnerships

Second-Stage Entrepreneurs 

Taxation

Web Service Providers 

 

 Contact: Regional Project Managers Map (PDF)

 

 

 

 

financial assistance

 

Angel Investor Tax Credit

Federal Loan & Grant Programs

Foundations in Georgia

Green Loans   

Full GA Funding Resources   

Innovative Entrepreneurs   

Micro Loans  

Rural Business Loans 

 

 

 

 

 

 tax credits & exemptions

 

Job Tax Credits

Investment Tax Incentives 

Optional Investment Tax Credits 

Quality Jobs Tax Credit  

2010 Georgia Tax Credit Map (PDF) 

Research & Dev Tax Credit

Retraining Tax Credit

Child Care Tax Credit

Sales & Tax Use

 

 

Government Opportunities & Regulations 

 

Procurement

Certification

Safety Compliance

Georgia Rules & Regs (Secretary of State)

 

 

 

 

 B2B Opportunities

 

Mentor Protégé Connection

Supplier Match Program

Creative Economies Initiative

 

 

 

 

Women, Minorities and Youth
 

Women, Minorities and Youth

Women

Minorities

Youth

 

 

 

 

research, Innovation & Technology

 

Research, Innovation & Technology

Centers of Innovation

Incubators

Research Centers

Georgia Research Alliance 

Technology Association of Georgia

Connecting with Innovative Entrepreneurs (PDF)

 

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