Data Center Sales Tax Exemption Program

Description

The purpose of the program is to incentivize the location and expansion of data centers in the State of Missouri by providing an exemption, for a period of time, of the sales and use taxes associated with a variety of activities necessary to build a new facility or expand an existing facility.

Do I Qualify?

  • Taxpayers(s) primarily engaged in data processing, hosting and related services (NAICS 518210); or
  • Taxpayer(s) primarily engaged in internet publishing and broadcasting and web search portals at the business facility (NAICS 519130)

How Do I Apply?

Project taxpayer (applicant) submits the following:

  • Notice of Intent (NOI)
  • List of all employees at the facility
  • E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
  • Tax clearance for each “project taxpayer”
  • Agreement recognizing the responsibilities of each
  • taxpayer (if there are multiple taxpayers)
  • Project Plan

Document Submission

To submit program documents, please upload files to the Financial Services Box Account.

If you have any programmatic questions, please contact us at 573-522-3654 or DED_BCS.MoWorks@ded.mo.gov.

For standard mail sent through the United States Postal Service (USPS), please send to:

Missouri Department of Economic Development
Business and Community Solutions
P.O. Box 118
Jefferson City, MO 65102

For shipments sent through Fed Ex, UPS, or a direct shipment to the building, please send to:

Missouri Department of Economic Development
Business and Community Solutions
301 W. High Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Need Help?

If you have questions or need assistance:

Phone: 573-522-3654

E-mail: ded_bcs.moworks@ded.mo.gov

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