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Economic Development Council of Mason County
P.O. Box 472
Shelton, WA 98584

Contact:
Matt Matayoshi
Executive Director
Tel: 360-426-2276
Fax: 360-426-2868
matt@masonedc.com
www.masonedc.com

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Site Selection: We coordinate early site visits to ensure that the client’s site selection criteria is met and that companies are informed of possible options. Project specific research services are available including, an overview of permit requirements, local and state incentives, available infrastructure, and local and state demographic comparisons.

Incentives: Sales Tax Deferral on Construction For qualifying manufacturers, deferrals are available on the sales tax associated with the construction of new manufacturing facilities. Warehouse Distribution Facilities: Qualifying distribution centers may apply for exemption of the state portion of sales tax on the construction of new warehouse distribution facilities over 200,000 square feet. Business & Occupation Tax Credit: A $2,000 or $4,000 credit against the Business and Occupation Tax is available for each new employment position created by a qualifying manufacturer. Sales and Use Tax Exemption on Machinery and Equipment: If qualified, processors for hire and manufacturers conducting research and development are not required to pay local or state sales or use tax on machinery and equipment used directly in the manufacturing or research and development process. In addition, charges for labor and services for installing machinery and equipment are exempt from the sales or use tax.

Tax Facts: No corporate income tax, No personal income tax, No inventory tax, No unitary tax, No tax on interest, dividends, or capital gains, and No local county B & O tax. (In qualifying areas).

Top Private Employers: Little Creek Casino Hotel Tourism 611, Wal-Mart Retail 500, Simpson Forest Products 400, Taylor Shellfish Shellfish 360, and Olympic Panel Products Forest Products 350.

Please contact us for customized site and business information that is pertinent to your business. (360) 426-2276