Contact GDEcD

To get help to expand a business in Georgia, contact the Georgia Department of Economic Development at 404.962.4000.

More Benefits About Georgia

Georgia’s industry-specific Project Analysts are available to help you with a wide range of business needs:
  • Site and building services
  • Location data
  • Community contacts and facilitation
  • Cost environment analysis
  • Coordination with state agencies

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Research and Development Tax Credit 

Research and development (R&D) tax credits are a valuable benefit for companies developing new products and services in Georgia.

R&D tax credits are available to any company that increases its qualified research spending. Brand new companies, existing companies embarking on R&D for the first time, established companies expanding their R&D budget - all are eligible for R&D tax credits.

The tax credit earned is a portion of the increase in R&D spending. The credit can be used to offset up to 50 percent of net Georgia income tax liability, after all other credits have been applied.

Any unused R&D tax credits can be carried forward for up to 10 years. In addition, new business enterprises in their first five years of operation can use excess R&D tax credits against state payroll withholding.

 

Request more information about research and development tax credits by e-mailing Emily Moore or by calling 1+404-962-4022.