Duplin County Economic Development Commission


Generous Incentives, Financing and Low Taxes.

One of America’s most business-friendly states, North Carolina makes it particularly attractive for new, expanding and relocating companies to choose Duplin County. You can learn more about state funded incentive programs at the NC Department of Commerce web site.

North Carolina Incentives.

One North Carolina Fund — The One North Carolina Fund may provide financial assistance to those businesses or industries deemed by the Governor to be vital to a healthy and growing State economy and are making significant efforts to expand in North Carolina. The fund is a competitive fund and the location or expansion must be in competition with another location outside of North Carolina.

Industrial Revenue Bonds — The State’s principal interest in Industrial Revenue Bonds is assisting new and expanding industry while seeing that North Carolinians get good jobs at good wages.

Tax Credits — Credits for Growing Businesses (Article 3J Credits) reward eligible companies expanding or relocating in North Carolina that hire the North Carolina workforce to fill positions.

Job Development Investment Grant — This discretionary incentive may provide sustained annual grants to new and expanding business measured against a percentage of withholding taxes paid by new employees. The program is competitive and the Economic Investment Committee, which oversees it, can award up to 15 grants in a calendar year.

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Low Taxes.

Duplin County businesses enjoy a favorable mix of county and state tax advantages:

  • Inventory tax: None
  • Intangibles tax: None
  • Sales tax on raw materials: None
  • County income tax: None
  • Low property taxes - 7.1%
  • Combined state and local tax rate - 7.0%
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Duplin County Incentives and Financing.

Duplin County is an excellent place to do business in North Carolina. Companies considering Duplin County for location or expansion may qualify for incentives and grant assistance. Incentives are based on the number of jobs created and the amount of taxable investment generated. Typical local incentives are property tax driven but we can be creative and provide assistance with other programs such as the following:

  • Duplin County Revolving Loan Fund
  • North Carolina Rural Development Center
  • Small Business Administration
  • Self-Help Credit Union
  • Neuse River Development Authority
Click here for detailed information on these incentives programs.
Click here for detailed information on these financing programs.
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