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Business in St. Clair
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Centrally located in the state with two major interstate systems – I-20 and I-59 – running through its borders
Railroad Access
Progressive leadership from the county, large cities and small towns working together
Large tracts of developable land
Cohesive strategic planning
Top 5 fastest growing counties for five decades
Record County-wide Retail Growth +14% vs 2020
Near Record Employment Countywide = 40,411 Workers
State Sept. Unemployment Rate = 3.1% vs 6.7% (2020)
County Sept. Unemployment Rate = 2.3% vs 5.4% (2020)
Successful Tourism Initiative – Lodging Tax +47% (2020)
Strong Housing, Retail, and Job Market Capital Investment = $500 Million (Since 2019)
New Payroll = $27 Million (Since 2019)
New Jobs = 711 New Jobs (Since 2019)
Taxes in St. Clair County are comparably low, giving your company an advantage in doing business. There are no occupational or inventory taxes in St. Clair County, and property taxes are among the most competitive in the state.
Each individual municipality must be contacted for information on businesses within their city limits. The EDC can provide this information to you upon request.
St. Clair County has two different tax rates. The County rate for sales made into the City Limits of Pell City is 1%, while the County rate for sales made in all other locations (including all other cities, towns, and unincorporated areas) in the County is 2%. Reduced Automotive, Farm Machinery, and Manufacturing Machinery rates apply to sales and use taxes.
St. Clair County Rental/Lease and Lodgings Tax rates are: 1% inside the City Limits of Pell City, and 2% in all other locations in the County.
Many incorporated cities and towns in St. Clair County collect City taxes. A listing of city tax rates can be found on the Alabama Department Revenue website.
The Small Business St. Clair initiative began with a grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham in partnership with the Small Business Development Center. Find small business resources to Plan, Permit, Launch, and Grow your business in St. Clair County. With a large network of small business assistance available, contact the EDC to find the resources you need.
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