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California Competes Tax Credit

Administered by Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) · California

BENEFIT
Negotiated / contact agency
Deadline type: annual

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1Businesses planning job creation or expansion in California
  • 2Competitive application process
  • 3Must demonstrate significant business operations in California
  • 4For-profit entities only

Eligible Project Types

CommercialIndustrialSmall Business
STACKING POTENTIAL

California Competes Tax Credit is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN
View the California Competes Tax Credit compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.