You must be under 35 years old at the time of application and maintain that age throughout the exemption period. The decree is typically granted for a set term, and you retain benefits even if you turn 35 during the benefit period.

Most types of businesses qualify, including professional services, technology startups, e-commerce, consulting, creative services, and small-scale manufacturing. The key requirement is that the business must be newly established or substantially restructured, and the applicant must hold significant ownership.

Most manufacturing decrees require maintaining a minimum level of employment and may include job creation targets. Requirements vary based on investment size and location. Our platform tracks your headcount in real-time and alerts you if you're approaching compliance thresholds.

Income above $500K is taxed at standard rates, but you still benefit from the exemption on the first $500K. Our platform tracks your income in real-time and models different scenarios to help you plan for growth and transition to other incentive structures if beneficial.

The typical timeline is 3-6 months from application submission to decree approval. IncentivesPRO accelerates this by ensuring your application includes all required documentation, financial projections, and business plans in the correct format before submission