Finance and Incentives

Our Business Finance and Incentives staff oversees a variety of incentive and service programs. Staff works closely with the Business Development Retention & Expansion and Recruitment project managers to help you understand program requirements and provide the necessary forms and technical assistance to participate in Kansas business incentives. Programs include job creation tax credits, investment tax credits, sales tax project exemptions and revolving loan funds for local infrastructure projects, as well as "forgivable" and interest-bearing loans for certain types of new and existing businesses.

Business Finance and Incentives staff also provides cost-benefit analysis and liaison to the Kansas Court of Tax Appeals for local property tax abatement applications, Enterprise Zone designation as a non-metropolitan business region for counties and Private Activity Bond allocations.

Below is a list of Commerce financial incentives and programs.

Certified Development Companies
The network of Certified Development Companies throughout the state provides financial packaging services to small businesses using a variety of private and government sources.
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High Performance Incentive Program
This program provides tax incentives to eligible employers that pay above-average wages and are committed to skills development for their workers.
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Kansas Economic Opportunity Initiatives Fund
These funds are provided by the State Legislature to address unique opportunities or emergencies that may have substantial impact on the Kansas economy. Examples include major expansion of a Kansas business, potential location of a major employer in Kansas, or the closing of a major federal or state institution.
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Kansas Enterprise Zone
The Kansas Enterprise Zone Program provides potential Kansas sales tax exemption and Kansas income/privilege tax credits to businesses creating new jobs in Kansas through major capital investment projects.
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