Foreign Investment in California
The following State and federal resources and information are provided to assist individuals and businesses from other countries with investing in California.
International Business
Get help from CalBIS with information on
California's Global Advantages, Services for Foreign Investors, International Trade
and Investment Links, International Trade Statistics, Assistance for Exporters and
California Ports.
Setting Up Business in California: A Guide for Investors
Access information on the general procedures and issues involved in establishing a business
in California, with access to forms for legally operating a business in California and links
to organizations that a business may contact in the establishment process.
International Business Relations Program
Learn about assistance for foreign business entities with the various filing processes and
procedures in California. While the information is only available in English online,
interested parties should contact program staff about translating portions of the
information into other languages, including Spanish and Mandarin.
Foreign Consulates in California
See a list of foreign consulates in California, and includes their addresses and contact
information.
Foreign Businesses Doing Business in the United States
Access a broad range of information from the United States government for foreign
business owners desiring to invest in the U.S., create import and export opportunities,
build partnerships and learn more about the U.S. economy.
Foreign Direct Investment in the United States: New Investment in 2004
Read a report on new foreign investment in the United States, with information by industry
and by country.
More Information on Foreign Direct Investment in the United States
Access additional information and statistical reports on foreign direct investment in the
United States.