Florida
Top State for Business 2023: Florida
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Florida Scores and Rankings
| Category | 2023 score | 2023 rank | 2022 Rank | 2023 grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force | 236 | 15 | 6 | B- |
| infrastructure | 227 | 14 | 13 | B. |
| economic | 340 | 1 | Four | A+ |
| life, health and inclusion | 129 | 41 | 39 | D. |
| business cost | 155 | 26 | 30 | B- |
| technology and innovation | 163 | 20 | 16 | C+ |
| business friendly | 92 | 26 | 39 | C- |
| education | 60 | 36 | 19 | C+ |
| access to capital | 30 | 16 | twenty two | C+ |
| Cost of living | 15 | 36 | 27 | D. |
| whole | 1447 | 8 | 11 |
economic profile
Governor: Ron DeSantis, Republican
Population: 22,244,823
GDP Growth (Q1 2023): 3.50%
Unemployment rate (May 2023): 2.60%
Maximum corporate tax rate: 5.50%
Maximum Personal Income Tax Rate: None
Gas tax: 61.95 cents/gallon
Bond Ratings (Moody’s/S&P): Aaa, Stable/AAA, Stable
Economic Profile Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federation of Tax Administrators, American Petroleum Institute (includes 18.40 cents/gallon federal tax), Moody’s Investors Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/11/top-states-for-business-florida.html Top State for Business 2023: Florida
