Doing business in Sioux Falls
South Dakota is one of the most business-friendly states in the country. And there’s no better place to settle down and take advantage of those incentives than in Sioux Falls. As the state’s largest city with a metro population of 318,000 (2025), Sioux Falls has low business costs with a high quality of life. There’s no state, corporate or personal income tax, no inheritance tax and no limits to what your business can achieve.
Most Affordable State to Start a Business (2025)
Northwest Registered AgentBest State Tax Climate (2026)
Tax FoundationBest Tax-Friendly State (2026)
Money.com
“Our region is growing by leaps and bounds. More and more businesses are discovering the strategic positioning of our area.”
Key industries
Distribution & Logistics
Sioux Falls is a transportation hub located along two Interstates with Class I rail, offering a centralized location for transportation and warehouses.
Read More
Advanced Manufacturing
We’re one of the most cost-effective and profitable manufacturing centers in the U.S. for companies.
Read More
Health, Bio & Science
Sioux Falls is home to two top-ranked health systems, insurance companies, biotech businesses and researchers.
Read More
Cyber Security & IT
Located near one of the top cyber schools in the nation, we have a trained workforce and low risk profile for tech companies.
Read More