Georgia’s 6 percent corporate income tax rate has not increased since 1969 and is applied only to the portion of income that is earned in the state.
Only two U.S. states are home to more Fortune 500 companies
than Georgia. Examples: Coca Cola, UPS, Home Depot, BellSouth, Georgia Pacific.
Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University and Emory University offer degrees in the latest business and technical applications.
Georgia is one of the top ten in terms of high-tech employment, and Atlanta’s software industry ranks the second in the U.S.
Georgia’s expenditure in R&D ranks 3rd in the U.S.
Atlanta is the center for service industry in the Southeast, particular banking, insurance and legal services.
Georgia is the Gateway to the Americas. The Council of Presidents and Prime Ministers of the Americas is headquartered in Georgia.
Atlanta is strategically located on the east coast. The world’s largest airport (with respect to passenger traffic) makes it possible to reach 80% of the American market within 2 hours.
Atlanta is one of the top 5 conference and exhibition centers in the U.S.
More then 17 million tourists visit Atlanta every year.
Relatively low cost of living.
Georgia residents enjoy all four seasons. Summer temperatures are moderate and winters are mild.
Housing is more affordable than in other major metro areas. (The average price for an executive level four bedroom and 2.5 bath house is approximately $271,000 in Atlanta)
Atlanta has world class arts institutions (the ballet, opera, High Museum of Art) and major sports facilities (6 professional sports teams) |
