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 http://www.investamerica.gov
For resources on investing in the United States, including a contact list for each U.S. state, please click here
Potential and current investors are also invited to contact the Commercial Service office in Bern or an Invest in America representative in Washington, D.C.
Donald Businger, Commercial
Counselor
Aaron Brickman, Director
Commercial Service
Bern Invest
in America
3007 Bern,
Switzerland
Washington, DC|
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202-482-5199