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Doing Business

Help Us Connect Reno-Tahoe with the World

Connecting More Than Flights

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) strives to make smart connections with both our current and future business partners. We create exciting opportunities that promote vital economic growth for the Reno-Tahoe region—one of the nation’s strongest and fastest-growing economies—as it continues its skyward trajectory as a major hub for technology, manufacturing, e-commerce, and logistics.

Business Advantages

Reach New Heights with RTAA

We work with you to ensure we’ve exhausted every opportunity to earn your business by providing you with the tools you need to thrive in the Wild West—and trust us—it won’t be hard to do so! With two distinct airports, commercial, cargo, and general aviation (GA) services, Reno-Tahoe offers some of the best facilities in one of the most favorable business environments in the country (not to mention, one of the most beautiful). 

Our passion for the community we call home drives our pursuit of positive economic growth and RTAA does everything it can to ensure its continued success. From long-term ground leases that include airside access, distribution, and warehousing sites to reducing capital expenditures that promote full amortization of building investments, we are building a foundation, so everyone in our region can flourish.

The Perks of Operating on Airport Authority Property

Let Us Take You Where You Want to Go

  • No land loans or land acquisition costs for ground leases
  • Rare airside access at two airports
  • Aviation, MU, and IC zoning in place
  • Real property tax concessions
  • Two airports to accommodate a wide variety of business needs
  • Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is located in the heart of Reno
  • Reno-Stead General Aviation Airport (RTS) serves as a reliever airport for RNO
  • Proximity to CA customers and suppliers
  • Efficient road and rail infrastructure 
  • 57M customers within 1-day transit
  • 62M customers within 2-day transit 
  • Airport leadership has pro-development philosophy
  • Customized incentives packages

Why More & More Businesses Are Moving to Nevada

Tax Incentives

  • Foreign trade zone – alternative site framework
  • No corporate income tax
  • No personal income tax
  • No franchise tax on income
  • No inheritance or gift tax
  • No unitary tax
  • No estate tax
  • Competitive sales & property tax rates
  • Minimal employer payroll tax
  • Right-to-work state
  • No inventory tax

In addition to our minimal tax environment, Nevada also offers programs that can reduce your taxes even further, including sales tax abatement, deferral programs, payroll tax abatements, and property tax abatements. The state also offers financial support for workforce training and works with you and your company to ensure you’re starting off in the Reno-Tahoe region with your best foot forward. Explore all the possibilities below.

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