New York Innovation Hot Spot benefits provide a five-year window of exemption from state corporate income tax and state sales tax on qualifying purchases. During this period, partners in the company are also eligible to deduct their income from the company.
Membership in an Innovate 518-affiliated incubator qualifies companies for this tax benefit provided that the company meets the following criteria:
- The company is a member in good standing with an affiliated incubator in the Capital Region;
- The company is a legal entity 5 years old or less, or 7 years old or less for life sciences companies;
- Annual revenue for the company is $1 million or less;
- The company, or a related person, is not a publicly traded entity.
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