High Impact Jobs
Louisiana’s High Impact Jobs Program (HIP) offers qualifying companies reimbursable grants for the creation of new jobs that pay above the parish (county) average wage. Companies of all sizes can benefit from grants administered directly by Louisiana Economic Development, with higher wages yielding higher grants.
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Industrial Tax Exemption
Provides 80% property tax abatement for up to 10 years on new manufacturing investments.
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Digital Interactive Media and Software Program
Up to a 25% tax credit on qualified payroll for in-state labor coupled with a 18% tax credit on qualified production expenditures.
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LED FastStart
LED FastStart provides customized employee recruitment, screening, training development and training delivery for eligible new or expanding companies.
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Research and Development Tax Credit
The Research & Development Tax Credit encourages Louisiana businesses to establish or expand research and development activities within the state.
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Federal Opportunity Zones
Louisiana has 150 designated Opportunity Zones created in order to drive investments to low-income areas via federal tax incentives for long-term growth.
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Restoration Tax Abatement
Receive up to a five-year, 100% property tax abatement for the rehabilitation of an existing structure located within economic development districts.
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Motion Picture Production Program
Up to a 40 percent tax credit on eligible in-state production expenditures, including resident and non-resident labor.
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Incentives Management System (Fastlane)
FastLane offers a secure online interface for companies seeking, applying for and managing state-approved incentives through LED.
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Angel Investor Tax Credit
Receive up to a 25% tax credit for investments in early stage, wealth-creating businesses that seek start-up and expansion capital.
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