Welcome to the U.S. Export Assistance Centers Serving Virginia and the District of Columbia!

There are two U.S. Commercial Service Export Assistance Centers in Virginia. Our office in Arlington covers Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. and we have an office in Richmond.

Virginia Export Assistance Centers

Our agency, which is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, is a Federal government agency dedicated to helping export-ready, established small-to-medium sized companies (SMEs) in Virginia and Washington, D.C. export their goods and services and compete in international markets.

By leveraging our global network of 165 offices in 82 countries around the world as well as a multitude of local and national partners, we connect exporters to buyers.

Our in-depth industry and tradecraft counseling coupled with an array of exporting services allows us to specialize in providing customized international business solutions.

NOTE: For companies that are starting up or not yet formed, please contact the Small Business Administration, Virginia Small Business Development Center or SCORE, “Counselors to America’s Small Business” for proper assistance.