Florida’s thriving business climate continues to gain the attention of business leaders from all over the world. A large and talented workforce, 0% personal income tax and a streamlined regulatory environment provide a rich landscape for businesses to thrive. But don’t just take our word for it, check out Florida’s latest accolades below.

• 4th largest economy in the U.S. and 18th largest economy in the world (if Florida were a nation). (BEA & IMF)
• Population of 20+ million, 3rd largest in the US (Census Bureau)
• 98.9 million tourists visit each year (VISIT FL)
• More than $153 billion in annual merchandise trade (WISER)
• More than $830 billion in state GDP, the 4^thlargest in in the US and more than that of Switzerland, Saudi Arabia and Argentina (BEA)
• More than $840 billion in personal income, #1 in the Southeast (BEA)

Florida’s Business-Friendly Climate

• No personal income tax
• #2 best state for business (Chief Executive)
• # 4最低私营部门工会化率(工会tats.com)
• #3 corporate tax environment (Area Development)
• Top 5 business tax climate (Tax Foundation, U.S. Chamber of Commerce)
• Expedited permitting process and regulatory assistance are available
• 有针对性的行业激励ives including sales and use tax exemptions, and tax credits and refunds for capital investment, R&D, and job creation

Florida’s Modern Infrastructure

• #2 infrastructure (U.S. Chamber Foundation)
• 15 deepwater seaports, 19 commercial service airports, 2 spaceports, 12,000+ miles of highways, nearly 3,000 miles of freight rail track routes (FDOT)
• “Florida has one of the world’s most extensive multimodal transportation systems, including international airports, deepwater shipping ports, extensive highway and rail networks, and multiple hubs.” (Area Development)
• 2 of the world’s busiest airports: MIA, MCO (Airports Council International)
• Florida ranks among the nation’s top 10 states for both inland waterways (#7: 1,540 miles) and port cargo (#7: $ 91.5 million short tons). (American Society of Civil Engineers)

Florida’s Talented Workforce

• 9.7M+ civilian labor force—more than double the population of Ireland. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• #1 in innovation (Fast Company)
• #3 workforce size (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• #4 workforce training (Business Facilities)
• #4 in high-tech employment in the US (TechAmercia)

Florida’s Thriving Companies

• #2 business birthrate (U.S. Chamber of Commerce)
• #3 for high-tech establishments (TechAmerica)
• #4 in women-owned businesses (Census)
• #4 in attracting private equity investment (Private Equity Growth Capital Council)