2008 EU Country Commercial Guide

Prepared annually by US Mission Staff, Country Commercial Guides contain information on the business and economic situation of foreign countries and the political climate as it affects U.S. business and foreign investments. This 2008 EU Country Commercial Guide presents a comprehensive look at the European Union's commercial environment and provides detailed guidance and web resources on topics including EU funding opportunities and EU trade regulations and standards.

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Protection

If your business conducts any of its activities in any one of the twenty-seven EU Member States, or if there is a possibility that it might do so in the future, we hope that this IPR toolkit will help you start thinking about how to best protect your intellectual property.

Showcase Europe

Showcase Europe provides U.S. exporters a broader perspective on Europe. Organized around eight key sectors, Showcase Europe provides a framework for coordination and cooperation among the U.S. Department of Commerce's U.S. Commerical Service Offices throughout Europe.

Business Service Providers

The European Union's business infrastructure is well developed with many firms in Brussels offering professional services in English. Take a look at our Business Service Provider Directory to find firms that will help you do business in the EU.