"The Peak of the Triangle"
Apex, North Carolina is an ideal urban community with a key location near the heart of internationally renowned Research Triangle Park. Well known for its small town character, historic downtown area, top-rated schools and quiet neighborhoods, Apex also offers an excellent business climate for expansion and relocation for many diffferent areas of business.

NEWEST ACCOLADE!

Apex, North Carolina has been ranked 14th for

Best Places to Live in the USA &  #1  IN  NORTH  CAROLINA

CNNMoney.com reported that the editors of Money Magazine ranked the Town of Apex as the 14th best in their annual list, 2007 Edition, of the 100 Best Places in America to Live. July 2007.

#3 Best City (Greater Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneur, 2006

#3 Best State (NC) for Business

Forbes.com, August 16, 2006

#1 City for Biotechnology (Greater Raleigh-Durham)

Milken Institute, June 2005

#1 High Tech Region (Raleigh-Durham, NC)
Silicon Valley Leadership Group, 09/05

#2 Best place for Business and Careers(Raleigh-Durham, NC)
Forbes, 05/05

#1 Hottest Jobs Market (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC)
Business 2.0, 03/04

#3 Best Education in the Biggest Cities (Wake County Schools)
Forbes, 02/04
 
Apex has successfully worked to maintain its small town charm while experiencing a successful economic growth rate. The Apex Town Council adopted a growth management plan which supports efficient planning and management for the future of Apex.

It's no surprise that Apex was named # 1 Small Town in North Carolina by North Carolina Business Magazine. Apex is positioned in an area that constantly receives accolades.

Come and experience the benefits of working and living in Apex, North Carolina, "The Peak of Good Living."

Incentives and Local Taxes
Apex, North Carolina boasts the second lowest municipal property tax rate in the county, at $0.400/$100 valuation, due to positive growth. The Wake County property tax rate is $0.604/$100 valuation.

Real property is appraised every eight years by "in house appraisers" and assessed a tax on the basis of 100% of the true market value of the property. The next revaluation project will be done for 2008. For more information you can contact the Wake County Tax office at 856-5400 or visit their website at www.co.wake.nc.us

Corporations doing business in North Carolina will also be subject to state corporate income tax, franchise tax, and sales tax on purchases.

Sales Taxes
Wake County Town 2%
North Carolina 4%
NC Prepared Food 1%

Some companies may qualify for certain tax credits such as: Job Creation Tax Credit, Investment Tax Credit, Worker Training Tax Credit, Research & Development Tax Credit, Central Administrative Office Tax Credit, Business Property Tax Credit, Tax Exempt Industrial Revenue Bonds (manufacturing only) Jobs Tax Credit Industrial Revenue Bonds (only manufacturing) Community Development Block Grants.

For additional information on these credits, contact the North Carolina Dept. of Commerce - Commerce Finance Center at 919 733-5297 or at www.investnc.com.

Town of Apex - (1) funds up to $1000 for façade improvements in the Historic Downtown Apex District; (2)Town will pay 75% of water/sewer capacity fees for businesses locating in the downtown B-2 district.

For more information on these credits contact the Apex Planning Department at 919 249-3426.