Arizona provides world-class advantages—including top talent, a strong supply chain and modern transportation infrastructure. The state's business climate is sunny, steady and predictable. Arizona offers lowered taxes, streamlined regulation, and a comprehensive suite of programs designed to enhance business success.
Most Competitive State in The Mountain Region
Site Selection Magazine Prosperity Cup, 2025
Economic Performance
Rich States, Poor States Ranking 2025
Best State for Business
Chief Executive Magazine, 2024
Private Sector Job Growth
Arizona Office of Economic Development, 2024-2025
Flat Income Tax
Lowest flat-tax in the U.S.
Corporate Income Tax
Among the Lowest in the U.S.
Franchise Tax, Business Inventory Tax, Estate Tax, Worldwide Unitary Tax, Gross Receipts Tax
Arizona’s simplified and competitive tax structures makes Arizona one of the most welcoming states in the nation for people and business.
Affordable BusinessArizona offers a winning combination of smart leadership and smart policy enabling an innovation-driven economy that accelerates technologies and streamlines regulation.
Smart PolicyArizona's talent is young, skilled and rapidly growing. With endless adventures and high-impact career options, Arizona attracts the best and brightest.
Skilled TalentArizona's southwest location near the world’s largest economies efficiently enables the movement of goods and people, enhancing the speed of doing business.
Modern InfrastructureWith more than 300 days of sunshine and limitless opportunity, Arizona is the best place in the nation to live, work and recreate.
Life in ArizonaCASA GRANDE, AZ (December 22, 2025) — KPPC Advanced Chemicals Inc., a member of the Kanto Group, broke ground on December 19 on its new U.S. Arizona Plant (UAP), a next-generation ultrapure chemical manufacturing campus located at the Sonoran Valley Industrial Park in Casa Grande, Arizona. The $120 million investment marks a major step forward in strengthening the United States semiconductor supply chain and expanding domestic production of ultra high-purity chemicals required for leading-edge chip manufacturing. Phase 1 of the project will create approximately 80 highly skilled jobs, growing to 200 full-time positions at full build-out.
READ MORE about KPPC Advanced Chemicals Breaks Ground On U.S. Ultrapure Chemical Manufacturing Campus In Casa Grande »NEW YORK & PHOENIX (December 11, 2025) — Coinciding with the 2026 Under 30 List Launch event in New York, Forbes announced that Phoenix, Arizona will become the official host city for the Forbes Under 30 Summit beginning in 2026, marking the start of a new multi-year chapter for the global gathering of young leaders, founders and innovators. The move signals an expanded vision for the Summit rooted in growth, ambition and impact, and reflects Forbes’ commitment to elevating the next generation of entrepreneurs while supporting the long-term momentum of a city rapidly becoming an engine for innovation in the United States. The 2026 Summit will take place April 19-22 in locations throughout Phoenix and will be in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority.
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