A simple, fair and flat six percent corporate income tax rate is among the lowest in the nation and has slashed business costs by 83 percent. Manufacturers realize even greater savings through the phase out and elimination of the state personal property tax.
Annually, the State of Michigan offers $150 million in incentives and assistance. An additional $100 million is available for small and midsize businesses. Michigan ranks third in the country in private sector lending to small businesses.
Energy for Your Business
Whether you are starting or expanding your current Michigan business or selecting our region for your new business development, our team of specialists are ready to assist you.
Michigan is the center of a global economic corridor located within 500 miles of half of the United States and Canadian population. Michigan's economic activity is at a 10-year high and has the sixth-highest rate of growth in the country, so this is the place to start, expand or relocate your business.
What DTE Energy Offers
Our goal is to provide our customers with the most reliable and affordable energy service possible. Our utility expertise, energy technology and management services can help you optimize energy use and manage energy costs. Here’s how we provide you with the best customer service:
- Confidential building and site location assistance
- Rate analysis and support
- Strong community and economic development partnerships to provide direct access to key decision makers
- Expertise and experience in the electric and natural gas utility business
- Incentives to assist with your energy infrastructure needs
Contact Us
Let us help you discover the advantages of starting, expanding or relocating your business to Michigan. Contact a DTE Energy economic development specialist today at econ_dev@dteenergy.com or call 855.367.0255. One of our specialists will contact you within 24 hours.
Get estimates of the rates, connection costs and necessary electric infrastructure upgrades for your major expansion or relocation projects on up to five sites within five business days or less.
Call us at 855.367.0255 or complete the online Customer Connection form. Once completed, save the form and email it as an attachment to econ_dev@dteenergy.com.