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Tennessee Tax Information
Tennessee has no state income tax on wages or salary. Corporate excise tax: 6.5% on net earnings. Franchise tax: 0.25% of net worth or tangible property (minimum $100). LLC filing fees: $300 per member.
Sales Tax: 7% state rate—one of the highest. Local rates add 1.5% to 2.75% (combined rates: 8.5% to 9.75%)
Starting a Business in Tennessee
Register with TN Secretary of State. LLC filing: $300 per member ($300 minimum, $3,000 maximum). Annual report: $300 minimum. Businesses need a sales tax permit from the TN Department of Revenue.
Tennessee has emerged as one of the most business-attractive states in the US, with no income tax driving massive population and business growth. The economy is anchored by Nashville's healthcare industry (HCA, Vanderbilt) and music/entertainment sector, Memphis's logistics supremacy with FedEx, Chattanooga's tech innovation, and significant automotive manufacturing including Nissan and VW plants.
Tennessee's zero income tax is offset by some of the highest combined sales tax rates in the nation—up to 9.75%—creating a consumption-based tax model. The franchise and excise taxes on businesses based on net worth and net earnings add corporate-level complexity. Tennessee's unique LLC filing structure charging $300 per member can also make formation costly for multi-member LLCs.
The state offers various incentive programs including FastTrack Economic Development Fund grants, job tax credits, and enhanced headquarters credits for corporate relocations. Tennessee's Right to Work status, low regulatory burden, and central geographic location continue to attract diverse industries.
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