Urban Enterprise Zones in New Jersey

The current UEZ boundary data were generated to provide digital spatial representation of New Jersey's Urban Enterprise Zones (UEZ), located statewide, for use in a Geographic Information System (GIS). These data are intended to help businesses and agencies and interested parties determine whether a particular site is located within a UEZ. UEZ's provide significant financial incentives and benefits to qualified businesses that are located within these areas. Benefits to Businesses - Reduced Sales Tax - currently 3.3125% - Tax Free Purchases on certain items such as capital equipment, facility expansions, and upgrades - Financial Assistance from agencies such as NJEDA - Subsidized unemployment insurance costs for employees who earn less than $4,500 per quarter - Energy Sales Tax Exemption for qualified manufacturing firms with at least 250 employees, 50% of whom are working in manufacturing - Tax Credit Options (owners may elect one of the following) Up to $1,500 for new permanent full-time employees hired Up to 8% Corporate Business Tax credit on qualified investments.

This feature class feeds an NJ Premier Business Services application designed for business owners to participate in the program.