Arizona Advantages
Arizona’s Pro-Business Environment
In Arizona, we view the government as a strategic partner to industry, supporting and encouraging innovation, not standing in its way. Our state leaders are committed to maintaining streamlined regulations, cutting red tape, repealing overly burdensome regulations and lowering taxes.
Most Competitive State Mountain Region
Site Selection Magazine Prosperity Cup, 2025
Economic Performance
Rich States, Poor States Report American Legislative Exchange Council, 2025
Best State for Business
Chief Executive Magazine, 2024
Competitive Tax Structure
Income tax rates are among the lowest in the U.S. The state’s elected leaders and business community work together to establish a simplified tax structure encouraging investment in research and the development of new products and services.
Flat Income Tax Lowest Flat-Tax in the U.S.
Franchise Tax, Business Inventory Tax, Estate Tax, Worldwide Unitary Tax, Gross Receipts Tax
Corporate Income Tax Rate Among Lowest in the U.S.
SKILLED TALENT
The state has a vast workforce with 3.7 million workers. Arizona’s booming population provides easy access to a robust talent pipeline. Decade after decade, the state has maintained significant population growth.
For Talent Attraction & Retention Maricopa County, 2018-2022
Lightcast Talent Attraction Scorecard, 2023
Best State
For Workforce
CNBC, 2023
State for Skilled Jobs Growth, 2018-2022
Lightcast Talent Attraction Scorecard, 2023
for Semiconductor Investments
Arizona leads the nation in semiconductor investments, with over $205 Billion invested since 2020.
RELIABLE OPERATIONS
The state's lack of natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, blizzards, and tornadoes, Arizona is an ideal location for businesses that require market, power and employee access to be available consistently throughout the year.
State for Power Grid Reliability
Citizen Utility Board’s Electric Utility Performance Report
STATE FOR LOWEST
ENERGY COSTS
Wallet Hub, 2024
Access to 86+M Consumers in a One-Day Trucking Radius
EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY OF LIFE
Arizona is the best place in the U.S. to live, work, and recreate. The state’s natural beauty is internationally recognized. In fact, it is home to one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon. With options for resort-style living, endless adventures and high-impact careers, Arizona attracts the best and brightest. This perfect balance is what makes life better here.
Sunny Days Per Year
Most Diverse State
WalletHub, 2024
National Parks, Monuments and Preserves Across the State
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