Tax incentives including 100% business rates relief (until March 2034), 0% NIC on salaries up to £25,000 for 36 months per new employee, full SDLT relief, 100% first-year capital allowances, and 10% enhanced structures and buildings allowances. R&D grants also available via Supply Chain Transition programme.OpenWest Midlands Combined Authority

West Midlands Investment Zone (WMIZ)

Summary

The West Midlands Investment Zone is a government-backed initiative offering tax incentives, business support, and investment to companies in the Advanced Manufacturing sector across three key sites in Birmingham, Coventry & Warwick, and Wolverhampton. Businesses locating at the Birmingham Knowledge Quarter or Coventry & Warwick Investment Zone can access benefits including 100% business rates relief, zero National Insurance contributions on salaries up to £25,000 for new employees, full Stamp Duty Land Tax relief, and enhanced capital allowances.