Investing In California
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.
Trade
Centers for International Trade Development - The mission of the Centers for International Trade Development Initiative is to advance California's economic development and global competitiveness by providing quality training and services to small to medium sized enterprises that are potential or current exporters or importers.
California Agricultural Export Program - The California Agricultural Export Program provides both the experienced and novice exporter with an array of market entry activities aimed at gaining access to international sales channels for their products. The program is ready to assist California's agricultural industry with timely, accurate and reliable information on export certificates, trade shows, agricultural statistics, market research, foreign country import requirements, and other general exporting questions.
Federal Export Assistance - Obtain information about exporting goods, expanding an international business or finding a U.S. partner.
California Trade Assistance Centers - Obtain information for international trade centers and business organizations.
Federal Export Information - Learn about the personal, professional and financial rewards of exporting.
Country Commercial Guides - Download reports that present a comprehensive look at countries' commercial environments, using economic, political and market analysis.
International Trade Agreements - Link to the text of international trade agreements.
Transporting Goods - Obtain information on forms, licenses and tariffs for exporting.
U.S. Commercial Service - Offers valuable assistance to help your business export goods and services to markets worldwide. Access a global listing of trade events, international market research, and practical tools to help with every step of the export process.
U.S. Export-Import Bank - Assists in financing the export of U.S. goods and services to international markets.
U.S. Small Business Administration - Provides export working capital and international trade loans to businesses engaged in, or planning to be engaged in, international trade.
World Trade Centers in California - The World Trade Centers Association is the globe's largest business membership organization, with over 750,000 member companies in 80 countries worldwide. California's World Trade Centers provide a variety of trade services to companies, with a focus on export and import counseling for small businesses. WTCs organize a variety of events, including networking mixers, trade education seminars, trade missions and meetings with inbound foreign business delegations.
