- 1. Where can my company go to find information on establishing a business in the United States?
- 2. I am a firm located in the Baltics and would like to export to the U.S., how do I start this process?
- 3. Where could I find a list of American companies based in the Baltics?
- 4. Where could I go to find United States sanction information?
- 5. How do I find information on patent and trademark information for U.S. products?
- 6. Where can I find information on United States agricultural products, manufactures, and suppliers?
- 7. Is there a listing anywhere that gives addresses for U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide?
- 8. Do individual states of the United States have offices abroad? If so, how could I contact a state's international representation?
- 9. I plan to visit the United States in upcoming months; do I need a visa? If so, what type of visa I need?
- 10. Where can I find statistical, economic, legal, geographic information about the United States?
1. Where can my company go to find information on establishing a business in the United States?
An excellent source for business information is the Council of American States in Europe (CASE). However, if the information provided by CASE does not suffice; please contact State Secretary websites of individual state.
2. I am a firm located in the Baltics and would like to export to the U.S., how do I start this process?
Depending upon where your company is based, you have to contact a respective organization in your country:
Latvian Investment and Development Agency
Perses 2, Riga, LV-1042, Latvia
Ph: +371 7039400
Fax +371 7039401
www.lda.gov.lv
Lithuanian Development Agency
Sv.Jono st. 3, Vilnius LT-2600, Lithuania
Tel.: (370 5) 264 9074
Fax. (370 5) 212 0160
www.lda.lt
Enterprise Estonia
Roosikrantsi 11
10119 Tallinn
Phone: +372 627 9440
Fax: +372 627 9427
http://www.export.ee
3. Where could I find a list of American companies based in the Baltics?
The American Chamber of Commerce offices provide a list of American companies registered with AmCham on their website.
- American Chamber of Commerce in Latvia
- American Chamber of Commerce in Estonia
- American Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania
4. Where could I go to find United States sanction information?
Information on United States sanctions is provided on the U.S. Treasury website.
- Go to US Treasury
- Click on sitemap website
- Scroll down to Foreign Asset Control
- Look for sanctions by region.
5. How do I find information on patent and trademark information for U.S. products?
The United States Trademark and Patent Office provides a wide range of information on patents and trademarks; including how to apply for a Trademark or Patent; what a Patent or Trademark does; international guarantees on patents and trade marks and much more.
6. Where can I find information on United States agricultural products, manufactures, and suppliers?
The easiest way to locate agricultural information is to contact the local US Embassy, agricultural section. They will provide you with information on topics such as grains, produce, seafood, lumber, etc.
Regarding information about LATVIA and ESTONIA, please contact:
Jolanta Andersone, Agricultural Marketing Specialist
Foreign Agricultural Service
Embassy of the United States of America
Raina Boulevard 7
LV-1510 RIGA
Tel: +371 7 036 200
Fax: +371 7 820 047
7. Is there a listing anywhere that gives addresses for U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide?
The US State Department provides a worldwide list of Embassies and Consulates based upon regions.
8. Do individual states of the United States have offices abroad? If so, how could I contact a state's international representation?
Most states do have some form of international representation, although not in every European nation. The Council of American States in Europe (CASE) provides information upon individual and gives contact information as to where to reach that state's representatives in Europe.
9. I plan to visit the United States in upcoming months; do I need a visa? If so, what type of visa I need?
For information regarding visa, please visit local US Embassy website in your country:
10. Where can I find statistical, economic, legal, geographic information about the United States?
The CIA World Factbook is a good source for general information about the United States . The United States Information Agency has also provided an extensive website on the U.S. economy and different business practices. In-depths statistics you can find at the US Census Bureau.