PTDZ Certified, now what?

A company has received its letter of Pine Tree Development Zone certification from DECD. As a certified business you should be aware of the following requirements of the program:

  • Hire and retain at least one net-new employee above employment baseline within first two calendar years of certification
  • Complete and return the Notice for Sales/Use Tax Exemption Certificate (Word) to Maine Revenue Services to receive company's exemption certificate
  • Contact your local electric service provider to negotiate a reduced rate

Annual Filing Requirements

  • DECD will notify businesses to file an annual report on company's net new jobs and investment activity
  • Your local Business Development Specialist will provide you with an ID and password to file your annual report online.
  • DECD will notify businesses to file an ETIF reimbursement request by April 15th for the previous calendar year reflecting net new hires.

See the Legislation and Rulings page for tax information

Maine has 8 business development experts strategically located throughout the state. These specialists make sure hundreds of companies and economic development organizations take advantage of Maine's valuable business resources.

Please contact your local Business Development Specialist for more information.