State of Nebada

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■Nevada State Overview
　 Nevada became a state in 1864. It is the seventh largest U.S. state in land area and 34th in population size (estimated 2.4 million residents). It has been the number one state in percentage population growth for 17 consecutive years (50.5% growth between 1990 and 2000 census). The Las Vegas area, with 1.6 million residents, is the largest city in the state and the fastest growing city in the U.S. for 17 consecutive years. The state capitol is Carson City.


■Nevada Main Industries

Tourism in the number one industry in the state. In 2004 Nevada had 53 million visitors with 37 million just visiting the Las Vegas area. Both directly and indirectly tourism contributes about 75% of the states income.

Other primary industries are:
  • Mining (both precious and non-precious mental and non-metallic minerals). Nevada is the third largest producer of gold in the world and it is a major export.
  • Manufacturing. The major export from this sector is electronic equipment and parts.
  • Warehousing and distribution. Because of the tax situation Nevada is one of the major warehousing/distribution centers for the Western U.S.
  • Agriculture. Primary products are beef cattle, alfalfa, potatoes, onions and garlic. Alfalfa (primary feed for dairy cattle) is a major export with 30% of production exported to East Asia　


■International Trade and Investment
　 Exports from Nevada will exceed $4 billion in 2005. Japan is Nevada's fourth largest traditional export partner. For three consecutive years Nevada has been the #2 U.S. state in percentage export growth. Approximately 40% of the foreign companies with U.S. headquarters in Nevada are Japanese companies.


■Doing Business in Nevada
　 The outstanding tax climate in Nevada is one of the best reasons to do business in the state. This tax structure
clearly distinguishes Nevada as offering a business environment very few states can match. In Nevada there is:
  • No Corporate Income Tax
  • No Personal Income Tax
  • No Franchise Tax on Income
  • No Inheritance or Gift Tax
  • No Admissions Tax
  • No Unitary Tax
  • No Estate Tax
  • Competitive Sales and Property Tax Rates
  • Minimal Employer Payroll Tax - 0.65% of gross wages with deductions for employer paid health insurance
The economic development incentive programs offered at the state level include:
  • Sales and Use Tax Deferral Program
  • Sales and Use Tax Abatement
  • Business Tax Abatement
  • Property Tax Abatement or Deferral
  • Train Employees Now (TEN)
  • Property Tax Abatement for Recycling/Retail WheelingRenewable Energy Abatements

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