STARTING A BUSINESS IN OKLAHOMA

Equidistant between New York, Los Angeles, Mexico and Canada, the state is ideally positioned to serve the United States, North America and world markets through a comprehensive network of air, ground, water, and rail transportation systems.

Oklahoma’s transportation system ensures delivery to and from every corner of the globe. Beneficial for the economic development of Oklahoma, the state’s central location makes it an easily accessible profit center with efficient connections to over 88 million people within a 500-mile radius.

By Air

Two international airports in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, both designated as Foreign Trade Zones, are served by major airlines and provide access to all domestic and international destinations. Oklahoma is also home to 135 public-use airports, 43 of them jet capable.

By Road

Oklahoma industry is served by more than 12,000 miles of highway. The state is a hub for I-35, I-40, I-44, U.S. 69 and other major trade routes, allowing business and industry to deliver products to customers across North America. Annually, the trucking industry moves 500 million tons of freight in Oklahoma.

By Rail

Oklahoma operates more than 3,850 miles of railroad track – including 2,536 miles of Class I service. Major rail providers are Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe. Annually, Oklahoma’s 19 freight railroads ship 226 million tons of cargo, and more than 5 million carloads of freight.

By Water

Oklahoma’s strategic location is able to supply 20 states by waterway. With three inland ports, including one of the largest, most inland ice-free river ports in the U.S., in addition to 3 intersecting interstate highways: I-40, I-35 and I-44 – offering access to every corner of the U.S. and the world.

Oklahoma is home to more than 140 global companies, representing industries such as aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, bioscience, energy and more. The state's place in the heart of North America gives international companies cost-effective access to suppliers and customers, making Oklahoma the perfect spot for starting an LLC.  

You won’t find a state in the United States that beats Oklahoma’s renowned business environment. Large-scale incentives, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and energy costs 22% lower than the national average make Oklahoma an opportunity you don’t want to pass up.

Oklahoma has some of the lowest tax rates and some of the best tax incentives in the nation. The state offers companies a low cost of doing business, a low cost of living for employees, and tax rebates that reduce tax burdens even further.

• Grant Opportunities for Starting + Expanding Businesses in Oklahoma

• Five-year Ad Valorem Tax Exemption

• American Indian Lands Tax Credit

Oklahoma knows a quality workforce is a critical component of business competitiveness and success. Oklahoma is among the top 10 most productive workforces in the U.S., and Oklahoma is also a constitutional Right to Work state with low unemployment insurance taxes and programs significantly reducing hiring and training start-up costs. Real GDP growth was the 6th fastest in the U.S. at 3.9% (Q4 18-Q1 19) and remains in the top 10 in most recent estimates. 

Workforce Tax Credit

A range of Tax Credits are available for key industries including: Aerospace, Automotive and Software/Cybersecurity workforce. Tax credits are available of up to $5,000 per employee in these areas.  

10-year Cash Incentive

Oklahoma’s successful Quality Jobs incentive program promotes job growth and helps improve your company’s bottom line by injecting cash back into your business as you expand, create new jobs and push the economic development new jobs in Oklahoma.