South Dakota consistently ranks tops for tax climate and positive regulatory environment and is committed to having the best tax climate in the nation.

South Dakota businesses are not over-burdened with excessive taxes or oppressive regulations, and have a competitive edge over their counterparts in other areas of the United States.  

South Dakota businesses benefit from:

• No corporate income tax
• No business inventory tax
• No personal income tax
• No personal property tax
• No inheritance tax

South Dakota consistently ranks among the top states in which to do business according to the Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate Index.

SD is also #1 for entrepreneurs and small businesses according to the 2011 SBE Council.

Business Facilities Rankings Report names SD the #1 Business Climate.

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