STATE INCENTIVES

South Carolina Data Center Incentives

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What datacenter incentives does South Carolina offer?

South Carolina offers: Strong job tax credits + negotiable property tax arrangements. Sales tax exemption: Yes. Property tax abatement: Fee-in-lieu arrangements available. Corporate income tax: 5% corporate. Estimated savings vs national average: 10-15% with job credits.

Key Data Points

Sales Tax Exemption: Yes
Property Tax: Fee-in-lieu arrangements available
Corporate Income Tax: 5% corporate
Estimated Savings: 10-15% with job credits
Special Programs: Job Development Credit, Corporate Headquarters Credit

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Incentive Summary

Sales Tax Exemption

Yes

Property Tax

Fee-in-lieu arrangements available

Corporate Income Tax

5% corporate

Est. Savings

10-15% with job credits

Special Programs

Job Development Credit

Corporate Headquarters Credit

Key Considerations

⚠Smaller talent pool

⚠Limited tier 1 carrier presence

⚠Hurricane risk

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