STATE INCENTIVES

North Carolina Data Center Incentives

Summary • 12 Data Sources

What datacenter incentives does North Carolina offer?

North Carolina offers: Lowest corporate tax rate in US + competitive power. Sales tax exemption: No. Property tax abatement: Limited. Corporate income tax: 2.5% corporate (lowest in US). Estimated savings vs national average: 10-15% on operating costs.

Key Data Points

Sales Tax Exemption: No
Property Tax: Limited
Corporate Income Tax: 2.5% corporate (lowest in US)
Estimated Savings: 10-15% on operating costs
Special Programs: Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG), One NC Fund

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Incentive Summary

Sales Tax Exemption

No

Property Tax

Limited

Corporate Income Tax

2.5% corporate (lowest in US)

Est. Savings

10-15% on operating costs

Special Programs

Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG)

One NC Fund

Key Considerations

⚠No sales tax exemption

⚠Limited major metro options

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