Events Employment Contact Visitors Residents Business Government News Departments HOME BUSINESS HOW TO DO BUSINESS IN THE CITY How to do Business in the City How to do Business in the City Business Licenses Incentive Programs Request a city service Doing Business In Toledo Toledo's strategic location provides the benefits of speed and cost-effective access to many vital North American markets. With a relatively low cost of capital and affordable operating costs, it makes business sense to consider Toledo. Let's Get Started Taxes New Business Registration Required for all new businesses operating in Toledo. Download the Form Documentation Business Licenses Licensing is required for some business activities. Apply Now Support Business Incentive Programs Loans, incentives, and tax credit programs. Find Support It Matters Where You Make It We believe that it matters where you make your living; Where you make your home; Where you make your life; Make it here. Toledo. Opportunity Zones The City of Toledo has 17 Opportunity Zone Census Tracts that will retain federal designation until 2026. Opportunity Zones allow Investors to re-invest capital gains in an Opportunity Fund with the following tax incentives: Temporary tax deferral for capital gains Tax reduction on capital gains (5 to 7 years) Elimination of taxes on gains from Opportunity Zone Investments (if held for 10 years) Consult your attorney or accountant to learn how to use an Opportunity Fund to invest in qualified properties. Learn more An Ideal Location for Business Simply put, Toledo's strategic location provides the benefits of speed and cost-effective access to many vital North American markets. When you consider the relatively low cost of capital and affordable operating costs in Northwest Ohio, it makes perfect sense to consider our region for an expansion or relocation project. Economic Development Partners The City of Toledo's Department of Economic Development works cooperatively with many organizations operating within the Northwest Ohio Region. The following are valuable partners: Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce Regional Growth Partnership|JobsOhio Lucas County Economic Development Corporation Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority One Government Center 640 Jackson Street, Toledo, OH 43604 Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn RESIDENTS BUSINESS GOVERNMENT EVENTS EMPLOYMENT CONTACT DEPARTMENTS ACCESSIBILITY VISITORS POLICE FIRE AND RESCUE HEALTH DEPARTMENT TARTA OPEN DATA PRIVACY AND SECURITY BRAND GUIDE Request a service