10th place: New York, New York, new york.
Urban population: 19069796
Number of small businesses: 526,063
Enterprise income tax: 7. 1%
In new york, the ratio of small businesses to every 65,438+0,000 residents is 27.73, which is higher than other big cities. Martin of the Institute of Prosperity pointed out: "High population density has the effect of benefiting the operation and development of small enterprises." In addition, there are many business resource centers in new york. The New York Public Library and Citigroup Fund provide entrepreneurs with bonuses totaling more than $30,000.
Ninth place: Washington, DC
Metropolitan population: 547624 1
Number of small enterprises: 137564
Enterprise income tax: 9.975%
Population growth and public sector support encouraged new businesses in Washington, D.C., from 20 13 to 20 14, adding nearly 30,000 private sector jobs, far exceeding the national trend. The city is also a magnet for highly educated employees, with the highest proportion of graduate degrees and double places in the United States. Provide free entrepreneurship and employee training assistance for high-tech enterprises, supermarkets and non-profit organizations.
Eighth place: Denver, Colorado
Metropolitan population: 2552 195
Number of small businesses: 73,406
Corporate income tax: 4.63%
In 20 14, the population of Denver increased to 46,000, and the local business atmosphere was young and vibrant. Since 2008, Colorado has simplified the corporate income tax structure, and a large number of start-up companies have emerged in the city, even in the economic crisis, which has not been greatly affected.
Seventh place: Raleigh, North Carolina
Metropolitan population: 1,125,827
Number of small businesses: 28,524
Corporate income tax: 6.9%
Raleigh is the 45th largest city in the United States. Its industries include banking and financial services, electrical appliances and electronics, communication equipment, medical care, clothing, food processing, paper products and medicine. North Carolina State University is located in this city. Raleigh was named the best city for employment in America by Forbes magazine. The business and technology center in Raleigh is a paradise for entrepreneurs. The area provides incentives, subsidies, incentives and loans for new businesses.
Sixth place: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Metropolitan population: 929,065,438+05
Number of small businesses: 24,087
Corporate income tax: 6%
Tulsa has 26.29 small businesses per 65,438+0,000 residents, which is nearly 65,438+00% higher than the national average. The main reason is that it is conducive to the enterprise environment, low cost and attracts many entrepreneurs to invest. At present, many industries in Oklahoma are located in Hutat, including aerospace, telecommunications, manufacturing, construction, high technology, health care, education and transportation.
Fifth place: Austin, Texas.
Urban population: 1, 705,075
Number of small enterprises: 39 180
Enterprise income tax: 0%
Austin was listed as the best place to start a business by business magazines for the second year in a row. There are three main advantages: population growth (20% in 2009-20 14), employment rate (9.5% in 20 13 and 20 14) and small business growth (20 13 to 20/kloc-0). The cost of living in Austin is lower than the national average, and the University of Texas and high-tech industries provide innovation and a large number of higher education workers for this area. Creativity is also a factor in Austin's success. In addition, there is no personal or corporate income tax in Texas. The business franchise tax is 0.5% to 1.0%, and the income below $300,000 can be exempted. Business tax in other countries and places is lower than the national average.
Fourth place: Charlotte, North Carolina
Urban population: 1, 745,524
Number of small businesses: 44,658
Corporate income tax: 6.9%
In the past five years, the population growth of Charlotte has reached 18.6%, mainly due to the contribution of small business environment. Non-profit business committees can create an environment to attract entrepreneurs with important influence and high growth to develop. In addition, the matching fund subsidy scheme provides advice and publicity help for entrepreneurs. North Carolina offers tax breaks, venture funds and grants, and is one of the regions with the lowest business tax in the United States.
Third place: Charleston, South Carolina
Urban population: 659, 19 1
Number of small enterprises: 16806
Corporate income tax: 5%
Charleston has always encouraged entrepreneurship, helped enterprises develop and obtained funds. Charleston City Council has launched an entrepreneur center, which provides business development courses, consulting and network activities, and has obtained retired or semi-retired senior managers who are willing to serve as consultants for small businesses. The city also provides employee recruitment and training programs, as well as sales tax exemption, reducing the annual operating costs of enterprises.
Second place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Urban population: 1, 252,987
Number of small enterprises: 3225 1
Corporate income tax: 6%
Generally speaking, the capital cities of American States are often not the largest cities, but Oklahoma City is an exception. In the past 65,438+02 months, the growth rate of small businesses in Oklahoma City reached 0.4%, ranking the third in employment growth in the United States. Moreover, the low cost of living in Oklahoma City and the large number of investors in the local oil and gas industry will help promote the economic development of small enterprises. There are 52 enterprise certification assistance services in Oklahoma, which provide rental space and management services for new enterprises. In addition, some enterprises' production and R&D tax incentives have also brought many start-ups to the region.
First place: Seattle, Washington
Urban population: 36 10 105.
Number of small businesses: 97,473
Enterprise income tax: 0%
Greater Seattle has always been recognized by everyone in terms of quality of life and international competitiveness. These advantages are embodied in: strategic geographical location; Advanced manufacturing capabilities and facilities; Senior technical group; Cooperation between technology industries; Diversity of economic base (from agriculture, service industry to international trade); High-quality education and medical system; High-quality employees; Various cultural and recreational activities; The overall quality of residents and the concept of openness. The number of start-ups and innovation environment in Seattle are in the leading position in all metropolitan areas. Like Texas, Seattle has no personal or corporate income tax and no state capital gains tax. The state provides preferential business tax policies for biofuels, provides R&D, manufacturing, food processing, technology and aerospace industries, helps to establish an entrepreneurial environment in Seattle, and also has local employee training programs.