Global Business: Expand With Us

As the largest metro within one of the nation’s fastest growing states, Greater Phoenix offers incredible investment opportunities for international companies seeking an expansion within the U.S.

Our strategic location, diverse industry mix and incredible rate of growth gives multi-national companies an edge in a globally competitive economy. International economic development is positioned to succeed in Greater Phoenix.

A market for global economic development efforts

Greater Phoenix is a proven market for international commerce, as demonstrated by the foreign direct investment (FDI) activity from:

• Germany
• Japan 
• The United Kingdom
• And more.

 The region’s unique balance of business strength, accessibility and quality of life has already attracted many companies from abroad, adding international economic development and investment to our local economy.

Greater Phoenix is business-friendly

Greater Phoenix and the state of Arizona offer a competitive operating-cost environment, compared to California, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas. Our region has taken many steps to encourage global economic development. For 11 consecutive years, Arizona’s legislature has reduced taxes and passed legislation favorable to business. Both national and international economic development initiatives in Greater Phoenix may benefit from:

• Enterprise tax zones
• Foreign trade zones
• Empowerment zones
• Job training grants
• Military reuse zones
• Sales and use tax exemptions for equipment and machinery used in manufacturing
• Reduction in property taxes for qualified activities
• Favorable corporate income tax rules

Contact GPEC’s professional team to learn more about global business in Greater Phoenix.