New & Existing Business

Small Employer Quality Jobs Program

Allows qualifying small businesses (90 employees or less) to receive up to a 5% cash-back incentive for up to 7 years to locate or expand in Oklahoma.

  • Allows qualifying small businesses (90 employees or less) to receive up to a 5% cash-back incentive for up to 7 years to locate or expand in Oklahoma.
  • Companies must meet minimum wage and health coverage requirements.
  • Companies must be registered to do business in Oklahoma and in good standing with the Secretary of State’s Office, Tax Commission, and Employment Security Commission.
  • See a complete explanation of all eligibility requirements in the program guidelines.

Customized Quality Jobs Incentive Analysis

Upon your request, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce will provide a preliminary Quality Jobs Project Analysis based on your specific project parameters. This confidential report, outlining a projected ten-year payout, can be prepared and sent to you on a same-day basis.

A Simple and Easy Application Process

1. Contact an Oklahoma Quality Jobs representative at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, 800-879-6552, to request a preliminary cost-benefit analysis. This analysis estimates the payments that a project may be eligible to obtain.

2. If your company wishes to pursue application for the program, you then submit a formal application to Commerce. Commerce determines eligibility for the initial contract and makes the formal contract offer to qualifying companies.
Quality Jobs Guidelines – Small Employer
Quality Jobs Application and Worksheet – Small Employer

For Assistance

Technical assistance regarding program concepts, eligible companies, application guidelines and other information pertaining to the Quality Jobs Program is available upon request and encouraged.

Disclaimer
The materials contained on this website have been prepared by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal or tax advice. This information is subject to change based on judicial interpretation and legislative action. The application of the information is subject to your unique facts and circumstances. YOU SHOULD NOT ACT UPON ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MATERIALS WITHOUT SEEKING YOUR OWN PROFESSIONAL LEGAL AND TAX ADVICE.