Atlanta Business CPAs & Accountants
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the state of Georgia. Often referred to as the Big Peach, the nickname acknowledges the area’s significant peach-growing industry. The city is home to the World of Coca-Cola, Centennial Olympic Park, Georgia Aquarium, and the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library. There are also a number of festivals including the Atlanta Film Festival, National Black Arts Festival, and Honda Battle of the Bands. Beyond this, Atlanta recently ranked 11th on the list of Top Cities to Start a Business.
Atlanta Economic Profile
Atlanta is home to many businesses ranging from small companies, family businesses, large privately held companies, and publicly registered multi-national entities. The top targeted industries include aerospace, automotive, chemical manufacturing, digital media, and food processing. The area’s strong economy and diverse job openings have driven unemployment down to 2.4%, far below the national average of 3.6%. Over 75% of Fortune 1000 companies conduct business operations in the city’s metro area, and the region hosts over 1,250 multinational corporations.
Atlanta Business Incentives and Programs
There is no shortage of state tax and other business incentives available to those currently operating in, or considering relocation to, the Atlanta region. Not every business will be eligible for each program as they are designed to target and incentivize different hiring, investment, and project priorities. A short summary of the long list includes the Jobs Tax Credit, Life Sciences Tax Credit Bonus, Retraining Tax Credit, and the Education Tax Credit.
Atlanta Business Resources
- Georgia Department of Revenue
- Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
- Small Business Administration – Georgia Office Directory
- Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
- WorkSource Atlanta
- Outsourced Accounting
- Choice of Entity Selection
- Corporate Tax Planning & Compliance
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There are many advantages to doing business in Atlanta If you have questions about a specific issue or simply need assistance getting established Wilson Lewis can help. For additional information call us at 770-476-1004 or click here to contact us. We look forward to speaking with you soon.
