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Expand your business to global markets through export development by participating in the Hawaii State Trade Export Program.

Starting and growing a business in Hawaii

There is a wealth of resources and programs available to assist Hawaii entrepreneurs with starting and growing a business such as small business fairs and business accelerators.

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Enterprise Zones

Your business may be eligible for tax breaks and other benefits through Hawaii’s Enterprise Zones Partnership (EZ) Program.

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International Student Attraction

Hawaii’s International Student Attraction creates $484 million in total economic output, including $32.5 million in state taxes generated.

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News

Treasury, IRS Issues Proposed Regulations on New Opportunity Zone Tax IncentivePosted on October 22, 2018

IR-2018-206, October 19, 2018 WASHINGTON —The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today issued proposed regulations and other published guidance for the new Opportunity Zone tax incentive. Opportunity Zones, created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, were designed to spur investment in distressed communities throughout the country through tax benefits. Under a […]

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Learn the Secrets to the Success and Popularity of the Hankyu Hawaii Fair!Posted on October 16, 2018

Gain Insight on How to Succeed in the Japanese Market DBEDT is very pleased to partner with the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce (HJCC) on this seminar, where you will learn the latest Japanese consumer preferences and upcoming trends in fashion, food and gifts. The annual Hankyu Hawaii Fair attracts over 250,000 Japanese consumers over […]

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New Sister-State Relationship between Hawaii and Goa, IndiaPosted on October 9, 2018

HONOLULU – The State of Hawaii and Goa, India, signed an agreement to enter into a sister-state relationship today. Gov. David Y. Ige, signed a historic agreement with delegates from Goa, a state in India, which is Hawaii’s first sister-state relationship with a jurisdiction in India. The Director of Art and Culture, Gurudas Pilarnekar, signed […]

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Full Auditorium Gains Insights on Hawaii Opportunity ZonesPosted on October 9, 2018

Understanding Opportunity Zones in Hawaii Opportunity Zones are a new federal tax incentive designed to attract private investment and stimulate economic growth in disadvantaged areas across the country—including neighborhoods in all of Hawaii’s counties. Enacted in Congress through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, this new incentive offers tax benefits to individuals and businesses […]