Business Assistance
We offer many services to help businesses start, grow or relocate to Sarasota County.
Sarasota by the Numbers
5.5%
State Corporate Income Tax Rate
0%
Personal Income Tax Rate
#1 City
to Start a Small Business – Bizjournals
“The EDC is critical in Sarasota County because its sole focus is to grow and diversify its local economy.”
– Dr. Larry Thompson, President, Ringling College of Art & Design
Small Business Ecosystem
This resource is intended to guide companies through the landscape of business assistance that exists in Sarasota County. There are a myriad of organizations whose core missions are to help businesses grow through the provision of workforce assistance, consulting services, regulatory assistance, industry expertise, networking, financing and incentives.
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Invest in Sarasota County
The EDC of Sarasota County diversifies our local economy and helps create jobs for Floridians. Investing in the EDC empowers us to grow our economy and attract more business to our region.
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