Business ClimateVenture and Seed Capital
Seed Capital Investment Credit
Creates a tax credit for individuals who invest directly into a qualifying business or a community-based seed capital fund. The tax credit equals 20% of the taxpayer’s equity investment. The maximum amount of credit for an investment by an investor in any one qualifying investment may not exceed $50,000 per investment. Tax credits for investment are limited to five investments per year per taxpayer.
Your Resource: Iowa Capital Investment Corp., 515-242-4817, www.investiowa.com
Venture Capital Investment Credit
Creates a tax credit for venture capital fund investments. Provides a tax credit not to exceed 6% of the taxpayer’s equity investment in a venture capital fund.
Your Resource: Iowa Capital Investment Corp., 515-242-4817, www.investiowa.com
Iowa Start-Up Company Tax Deferral
Intended to encourage greater start-up company growth in Iowa by allowing qualified start-up businesses located in Iowa to request a deferment of taxable income for the first three years the business is in operation.
Your Resource: Iowa Capital Investment Corp., 515-242-4817, www.investiowa.com
NewVentures Initiative
Provides entrepreneurs, early-stage businesses, and growth companies technical assistance and opportunities to access the capital necessary to succeed and to create new wealth and jobs. For more information, call 563-327-0160, www.newventuresinc.com/
Business Development Financial Assistance
Entrepreneurial Financial Assistance
Entrepreneurial Neighborhood Project
Infrastructure Financial Assistance
Small Business Financial Assistance
Tax Exemption and Incentive Assistance