PTIC professionals assess the strategic fit, costs, capacity, and market proximity of existing facilities.
PTIC can analyze the benefits, costs, and risks of each alternative using an optimization model to quantify and objectively analyze factors such as resource requirements and restraints. We will identify any and all potential business incentives and quantify their impact on a project. Our professionals will also analyze potential state and local tax planning vehicles that will minimize the tax effect on a project. At the end of this phase, PTIC will present the results of the analysis in a manner that allows the company to select the best location alternative. This includes: Assess the benefits and costs of each alternative; Present alternative site strategies; and Present expected savings resulting from the implementation of business incentives and tax planning strategies.
PTIC can assist in the project planning, state and local tax planning and business incentives design. This may include helping the client;
Assemble the best project team;
Determine project requirements;
Assess the short/long term effect of the project on some corporate functions;
Analyze various state and local tax planning strategies;
Design business incentives strategy that maximizes value.
PTIC can assist clients with project implementation of the tax and non-tax strategies identified. As part of implementation, PTIC can: Assist with location and site selection analysis; assist a client in selecting the optimal location when deciding to build, acquire, or lease its facility; conduct a location and site selection analysis to determine selection criteria, screen and assess locations; analyze key logistical factors, estimate overall operating costs, identify incentives and credit opportunities, assess acquisition alternatives and assess economic/environmental impact. Help secure low cost project financing; assist a client in creating an optimal (i.e. lowest cost) financing structure for the project using public and private funding sources. Coordinate and accelerate the permitting process; Assist clients in negotiating and securing business incentives; assist a client in identifying, negotiating and securing the maximum and most beneficial federal, state and/or local discretionary and statutory incentives. Act as the on-site project representative; provide independent owners’ representation, program management and project accounting on construction projects (new construction and significant expansions).