The United States unequivocally supports foreign direct investment, and provides foreign investors fair, equitable, and nondiscriminatory treatment as a matter of policy, law, and practice.
Investing in the United States has many advantages. With more than 300 million people and the largest economy in the world, the United States has one the most important markets for any global company. The American workforce ranks as one of the best educated, most productive, and most innovative in the world. As a place to do business, the United States offers a predictable and transparent legal system, outstanding infrastructure, and access to the world’s most lucrative consumer market.
Invest in America is the primary U.S. Government mechanism to coordinate foreign direct investment promotion. Efforts are focused on outreach to foreign governments and investors, support for state governments’ investment promotion efforts, and addressing business climate concerns of international investors. Some of the specific services include:
- Facilitating Investor Inquiries
- Acting as Ombudsman for International Investors
- Connecting Investors with U.S. States
- Providing Investor Education on Establishing in the United States
For further information, please visit www.investamerica.gov
Guide to Federal Incentives:
Published by the International Trade Administration in June of
2009, the Invest in America Guide to Federal Incentives informs
overseas companies of areas of the economy for which the U.S.
government is willing to support investment. The support
may include substantial funds, technical and financial help,
industry information, loans, logistics, reduced-price real
estate, cooperative agreements, and more. Read it here.
Investor Resources:
America as a Land of Opportunity
Visas and Foreign Direct Investment
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Contact Information:
Kimmy Lee
Commercial Specialist
U.S. Commercial Service Hong Kong
American Consulate General
Tel: 852-2521-1467
Fax: 852-2845-9800
Email: kimmy.lee@mail.doc.gov
Aaron Brickman
Director, Invest in America
International Trade Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
Tel: 202-482-5199
Fax: 202-482-3643
Email: aaron.brickman@mail.doc.gov