Arizona provides world-class advantages—including top talent, a strong supply chain and modern transportation infrastructure. The state's business climate is sunny, steady and predictable. Arizona offers lowered taxes, streamlined regulation, and a comprehensive suite of programs designed to enhance business success.
Most Competitive State in The Mountain Region
Site Selection Magazine Prosperity Cup, 2025
State for Power Grid Reliability
Citizen Utility Board's Electric Utility Performance Report
Economic Performance
Rich States, Poor States Report, 2025
State for Infrastructure & Transportation
CNBC, 2025
Flat Income Tax
Lowest flat-tax in the U.S.
Corporate Income Tax
Among the Lowest in the U.S.
Franchise Tax, Business Inventory Tax, Estate Tax, Worldwide Unitary Tax, Gross Receipts Tax
Arizona’s simplified and competitive tax structures makes Arizona one of the most welcoming states in the nation for people and business.
Affordable BusinessArizona offers a winning combination of smart leadership and smart policy enabling an innovation-driven economy that accelerates technologies and streamlines regulation.
Smart PolicyArizona's talent is young, skilled and rapidly growing. With endless adventures and high-impact career options, Arizona attracts the best and brightest.
Skilled TalentArizona's southwest location near the world’s largest economies efficiently enables the movement of goods and people, enhancing the speed of doing business.
Modern InfrastructureWith more than 300 days of sunshine and limitless opportunity, Arizona is the best place in the nation to live, work and recreate.
Life in ArizonaPHOENIX, AZ (June 17, 2026) – Following another year of major economic development wins highlighted by historic investments, significant expansions and rapid economic growth, Arizona received a prestigious “Gold Shovel” award from Area Development Magazine in the 5-8 million state population category, marking the sixth year in a row that Arizona has received a gold shovel. The Shovel Awards recognize states that “garnered large job-creating and investment projects through innovative policies, infrastructure improvements, and other processes that attracted new employers as well as investments in expanded facilities.” In addition, Area Development named Amkor’s $7 billion advanced packaging and testing expansion project in Peoria and Axon’s Scottsdale headquarters expansion as “Projects of the Year.”
READ MORE about Arizona Wins Sixth Straight Gold Shovel Award Recognizing Economic Development Excellence »PHOENIX, AZ (June 12, 2026) – With rapid momentum across Arizona’s dynamic aerospace and defense ecosystem, Airbus, a global aerospace and defense leader, and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), hosted Airbus Supplier Day on June 12, 2026. Governor Katie Hobbs joined Robin Hayes, Chairman and CEO of Airbus in North America; Sharon Green, CEO of Unical; Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority; Representative Greg Stanton; Representative David Schweikert; Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and over 60 A&D suppliers for Airbus Supplier Day, showcasing the strength and depth of the state’s aerospace and defense supply chain. Since 2020, Arizona has attracted more than 62 aerospace and defense industry expansions, representing over $3.3 billion in investment and more than 18,400 new jobs.
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