Why Southern Nevada?
A Las Vegas Relocation Guide
More than the stereotypical flashing neon lights and slot machines - Southern Nevada is a fabulous place to work and live.

• Low Cost of Living
• Bizjournals ranked Las Vegas first as one of the markets best positioned to weather the current economic downturn
• Nevada ranks number two in the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council’s “Small Business Survival Index 2008″
• Average monthly temperature of 68º with mostly sunny days

Residents appreciate abundant recreational opportunities and numerous art and cultural venues-Southern Nevada has 63 golf courses, over 200 recreational areas, 25 museums, 99 galleries and nearly 100 art centers and cultural organizations.

Education is a top priority-
Southern Nevada is home to 347 schools and reports above average SAT/ACT scores.
In addition, many state-of-the-art healthcare facilities are available.
Southern Nevada is home to more places of worship per capita than any other city in the nation.

It’s no surprise that Southern Nevada leads the nation in population growth and regularly receives recognition for its strong economy.

• Las Vegas ranks #1 of the world’s most dynamic cities. (Newsweek International)
• Las Vegas ranks 3rd in the State Business Tax Climate Index 2009. (Tax Foundation)
• Nevada ranks #2 for Policy Environment for Entrepreneurship Across the Nation. (Small Business Survival Index 2008)
• Nevada ranks as the state with the lowest risk of natural disaster. (USA Today)

NEVADA TAX STUCTURE:

Nevada has NO:

Corporate Income Tax	Personal Income Tax
Unitary Tax	Franchise Tax
Inventory Tax	Inheritance Tax
Estate or Gift Tax	Special Intangible Tax

PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS:

The following are exempt from property tax:

1. Inventories held for sale within Nevada
2. All personal property stored or assembled or processed for interstate transit
3. All raw materials and supplies utilized in the manufacturing process
4. All real and personal property that quailifies and is in used for
5. the purpose of air/and or water pollution control
6. Others may be applied depending on the company’s situation

Reasons to Relocate to LAS VEGAS:

1. Very Business friendly state and local governments
2. No state corporate income tax
3. No personal income tax
4. Excellent State incentive programs
5. Educated, expanding and cost – effective work force
6. Best economic growth in the United States
7. One of America’s Finest Telecommunications and Technology infrastructure
8. UNLV Supercomputing Facility
9. Nevada Cancer Institute
10. Lou Ruvo (Cleveland Clinic) Brian Institute
11. Very dependable and expanding energy base
12. McCarren International Airport Nations 6th busiest
13. Foriengn Trade Zone = Zone # 89
14. Favorable weather climate