Embassy of the United States Spain

U.S. Government Resources

• Department of Commerce: The U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce supports U.S. commercial interests and assists American businesses in their export marketing efforts.
• Export.gov: Brings together resources from across the U.S. Government to assist American businesses in planning their international sales strategies and succeed in today’s global marketplace.  Export.gov also hosts information on the National Export Initiative. For more information about doing business in Spain, click here: http://export.gov/spain/spainprofile/index.asp.
• Export Import Bank of the United States: Insert some descriptive text regarding what type of information can be found on this website.   
• National IPR Center: The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) stands at the forefront of the U.S. government’s response to global intellectual property (IP) theft. Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR): Insert some descriptive text regarding what type of information can be found on this website.    
• Overseas Private Investment Corporation: Insert some descriptive text regarding what type of information can be found on this website. 
• The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides support to U.S. small businesses and small –business owners across the nation through capital (loans), access to federal contracts, and counseling. 
• U.S. Trade and Development Agency: Insert some descriptive text regarding what type of information can be found on this website.   
• Foreign Agricultural Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture:  Working to improve market access while promoting U.S. food and agricultural exports around the world.

Other Resources

• AmChams:  AmChams (American Chambers of Commerce) advance the interests of American business overseas.  They are voluntary associations of American companies and individuals doing business in a particular country, as well as firms and individuals of that country who operate in the U.S.  Currently, 115 AmChams in 102 countries are affiliated with U.S. AmCham.  Listings of AmChams and contact information by region of interest or country are also available.

• Spanish Customs:  The website of the Spanish customs agency offers information on taxes, credit, and other legal information useful for business owners in Spain.
• Customs Taric:  The European Commission’s Taxation and Customs Union provides data on taxation within the single market. The site also includes information on efforts to combat counterfeiting and piracy within the European Union.  
• Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade (ICEX): ICEX is part of Spain's Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness and provides information on investment, market conditions, and trade events in Spain.
• Doing Business in Spain.  A comprehensive online publication with information on investments, regional governments, and other services.
• Ministry of Public Administration.  An online destination for business management, sustainability, R&D data and other essential information needed to start a business in Spain.                       
• Ministry of Economy. The official website of the Spanish Ministry of Economy is a useful source for economic conditions in Spain as well as R&D and investor information.
• Market Research.  An online market research database run by the U.S. Commercial Service.