• 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, the Small Business Entrepreneur’s Council, and the Business Facilities Rankings Report.

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