Financial Incentives & Benefits
There is a wealth of economic opportunity available for business owners who choose to partner with Mississippi Choctaw! As a sovereign nation, we are free from many of the financial constraints as well as zoning and permitting regulations that are barriers to moving quickly to start or relocate a business operation.
The U.S. Government has established several federal incentives to encourage successful business investment on Tribal lands. Mississippi Choctaw has also created additional incentives to speed up the process of establishing a new business and help to further reduce operating costs. Our Office of Economic Development will advise you on the advantages offered to businesses on Tribal lands and will work with you every step of the way to ensure a seamless process.
U.S. Government Incentives & Advantages:
Accelerated Depreciation
Indian Employment Tax Credits
Direct Environmental Permitting
Access to Loan Guarantee Programs
Eligibility for New Markets Tax Credits
Access to Infrastructure Grants
Tax-exempt Bonding Authority
SBA Native 8(a) Program
HUBZone Eligibility
Foreign Trade Zone Eligibility
Mississippi Choctaw Incentives & Advantages:
No Property Taxes
Five Established Industrial Parks
Four Move-in Ready Industrial Facilities
On-site, Custom Workforce Training Programs
Two Opportunity Zones
Favorable Labor Laws
In-house Construction Permitting
No Zoning Regulations
Access to Minority Business Certification Program
Mississippi Choctaw also maintains positive relationships with state and local economic development entities that may have additional incentives or programs to support economic development on Tribal lands.