The U.S. Commercial Service office in Egypt will offer a limited Gold Key and International Company Profile services through contractors in Libya.

The Gold Key Service is a custom-tailored service designed for U.S. executives planning to visit Libya. It has proven to be a highly effective means of promoting sales of U.S. products and services. It is, in effect, a trade mission of one.  Its length varies from 1-3 days, depending on the preferences of the client

The Gold Key Service Includes:

1. Appointments with prospective trade partners in key industry sectors
2. Briefing with Economic and Political Officers at the U.S. Liaison office to assist in developing appropriate follow-up strategies
3. Interpreter and car
4. Help with travel and accommodations

Cost of Gold Key Service: $650 each day

The International Company Profile (ICP) service helps U.S. companies evaluate potential business partners. The report includes factual data as well as the post's evaluation to help U.S. firms assess risk, reliability, and capability. The ICP analyzes the overall strength of a libyan company and provides useful information collected from our industry contacts, local publications/press, and other sources. An ICP provides:

The ICP Service Includes:

1. A detailed background report on a prospective sales representative or partner
2. A listing of the company's senior management
3. Main business activities and product/service lines
4. Banking and financial information (An ICP is not a credit report and, therefore may not
   contain the detailed financial information that is obtainable from mercantile credit agencies. However, reliable basic financial information is included in the report)
5. Insight on whether the prospective partner can meet your needs - trading experience, market coverage, stature, business connections in the country
6. Opinion as to the strength of the company versus its competitors

Cost of ICP Service : $600 for ICP checks conducted within Tripoli and adjoining areas that can be covered within office hours.

Clients are required to pay in advance in full when ordering. Work is initiated only after client payment is received. Credit card transactions are preferred.

Ordering: Please contact Diane.Jones@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov