Technology, Biotech, Life Sciences and High-Technology Companies:
- Business License Exemption for Advanced Manufacturing
- Clean Technology
- Biotech and Life Sciences
- High-Technology Companies*
The City of Union City is offering a Business License Exemption program to attract targeted business and industrial uses that support diversification and the vibrancy of the industrial sector. Business license fees will be eliminated at the time of business license application for up to three (3) years for qualified businesses.
PROGRAMS THAT CAN HELP YOU GROW AND/OR SAVE MONEY
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Employment Development Department, State of California
To promote the hiring of individuals who qualify as a member of a target group. Tax credits up to $9,000 for employers who hire these workers.
For more information: www.edd.ca.gov
Employment Training Panel (ETP), State of California
Off-sets the cost of job training in high-performance workplaces. Reimbursements from $1,500 to $2,700 per trainee.
For more information: www.etp.ca.gov
Manufacturing Equipment Sales & Use Tax Exemption, State of California
Eliminates a portion of sales taxes (4.19% ) for purchase of basic manufacturing equipment.
For more information: www.business.ca.gov