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The Enterprise Zone, or EZ program, is a jobs incentive program that provides Louisiana income and franchise tax credits to a new or existing business located in Louisiana creating permanent net new full-time jobs, and hiring at least 50% of those net new jobs from one of four targeted groups.
Louisiana has 150 designated Opportunity Zones created in order to drive investments to low-income areas via federal tax incentives for long-term growth.
This program provides for developmental assistance, including marketing, accounting, business planning, human resources and legal and industry-specific assistance. It also offers consideration for bidding on select products or services purchased by state agencies.
Louisiana Economic Development is responsible for strengthening the state’s business environment and for creating a more vibrant Louisiana economy. We cultivate jobs and economic opportunity for the people of Louisiana through strategies that include the support of small business, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Also known as the EZ Program, Enterprise Zone provides income and franchise tax credits to a new or existing Louisiana business. In order to qualify, business must create permanent, net new full-time jobs and hire at least 50% of those net new jobs from one of the state’s targeted groups.
About. The Louisiana Free Enterprise Institute ("LFEI") is an organization dedicated to advocating on behalf of the principles of free enterprise and promoting public policy that fosters an environment for economic growth, leading to efficient, effective government and protecting the rights of Louisiana taxpayers.
Lead efforts to retain and grow jobs and business opportunities for all Louisiana citizens: through aggressive, professional business development and marketing efforts. by cultivating Louisiana’s top regional economic development assets. by delivering turnkey workforce solutions for new and expanding businesses.
