San Diego has a rich history of business success and innovation, and it is also home to companies that are constantly visible on the national level.

Aside from the normal benefits that operating a business in one of the State’s California Enterprise have, such as:

• Tax credits may be claimed on up to half the wages paid to qualified new employees.
• Tax credits may be claimed for sales taxes paid on equipment purchased for manufacturing or production purposes.
• All net operating losses may be carried forward as a deduction in future years.
• Business equipment depreciation can be accelerated, up to a limited amount.
• Low-income employees can claim their own personal income tax credits.
• The state will give priority for Industrial Development Bond applications.
• Lenders (both commercial and private) may deduct net interest income on loans to Enterprise Zone businesses.

Running a business in San Diego also has additional benefits, such as:

• The Enterprise Zone Job Referral Service will assist with recruitment and pre-screening for new employees at no cost and will provide the necessary verification for you to claim tax credits on their wages.
• City staff can expedite permit applications and serve as liaison with other City departments.
  Certain development fees may be reduced or waived.
• New development projects located in the City’s Enterprise Zones are eligible for direct assistance by the City. Assistance includes help in determining project application requirements, fast track permit processing, liaison help in the development process.
• The City can provide an exemption from urban impact fees and housing trust fund fees.