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The organizations that help companies export from and invest in Pennsylvania, grouped by what you need. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
1. Where to start
OIBD, DCED and CS Philadelphia: the guide’s first stops, of the 19 organizations below.
Each card says what it can help with:Get adviceFind financeMeet requirementsResearch markets
- Get advice
State trade and investment office
OIBD
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Office of International Business Development
Guides expanding companies through export steps and market entry, and supports trade missions and shows through regional export partners and trade representatives abroad.
Visit OIBD (opens in a new tab)Source: BusinessPA, International Trade page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Get advice
State economic development agency
DCED
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Runs the state's incentive programs, including site funding, low-interest loans and tax credits for companies that invest in Pennsylvania.
Visit DCED (opens in a new tab)Source: BusinessPA, Sites and Incentives page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
Export assistance center
CS Philadelphia
U.S. Commercial Service Philadelphia
Gives Pennsylvania exporters export counseling and training, on its own and with regional export partners.
Visit CS Philadelphia (opens in a new tab)Source: Commercial Service, Philadelphia region events page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
2. Export development and market information
7 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Get advice
State trade and investment office
OIBD
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Office of International Business Development
Guides expanding companies through export steps and market entry, and supports trade missions and shows through regional export partners and trade representatives abroad.
Visit OIBD (opens in a new tab)Source: BusinessPA, International Trade page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
Export assistance center
CS Philadelphia
U.S. Commercial Service Philadelphia
Gives Pennsylvania exporters export counseling and training, on its own and with regional export partners.
Visit CS Philadelphia (opens in a new tab)Source: Commercial Service, Philadelphia region events page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Get advice
Small business advising program
PASBDC
Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers
Gives no-cost, confidential export planning through certified international trade consultants, with links to export financing programs.
Visit PASBDC (opens in a new tab)Source: Pennsylvania SBDC, international trade page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
Regional trade assistance nonprofit
WTC Harrisburg
World Trade Center Harrisburg
Gives south central Pennsylvania companies trade counseling, market research, training and networking, and serves as a regional export partner for the state.
Visit WTC Harrisburg (opens in a new tab)Source: World Trade Center Harrisburg, about page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Meet requirements
Regional food export program
Food Export Northeast
Food Export USA-Northeast
Regional body
Serves food and beverage exporters in ten Northeast states, Pennsylvania included, through a member agency in each state.
Visit Food Export Northeast (opens in a new tab)Source: Food Export Northeast, member states page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Get advice
Small business support office
SBA Philadelphia
U.S. Small Business Administration Philadelphia District Office
Serves small businesses in 40 counties of eastern Pennsylvania with funding programs, counseling and federal contracting certifications.
Visit SBA Philadelphia (opens in a new tab)Source: SBA, Philadelphia District Office page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Get advice
Small business support office
SBA Pittsburgh
U.S. Small Business Administration Pittsburgh District Office
Serves small businesses in 27 counties of western Pennsylvania with funding programs, counseling and federal contracting certifications.
Visit SBA Pittsburgh (opens in a new tab)Source: SBA, Pittsburgh District Office page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
3. Investment and business setup
3 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Get advice
State economic development agency
DCED
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Runs the state's incentive programs, including site funding, low-interest loans and tax credits for companies that invest in Pennsylvania.
Visit DCED (opens in a new tab)Source: BusinessPA, Sites and Incentives page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Meet requirements
Business registry office
Department of State
Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations
Registers business entities and foreign associations, takes annual reports and sets the filing fees for businesses in Pennsylvania.
Visit Department of State (opens in a new tab)Source: Department of State, business filings page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Meet requirements
State labor agency
L&I
Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry
Registers employers for unemployment compensation tax accounts and collects quarterly wage and tax reports.
Visit L&I (opens in a new tab)Source: Department of Labor and Industry, UC tax services page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
4. Customs and tax
3 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Meet requirements
State tax authority
Department of Revenue
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
Administers state business taxes and runs myPATH, the online portal for registering tax accounts, filing returns and making payments.
Visit Department of Revenue (opens in a new tab)Source: Department of Revenue, myPATH tax portal page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Meet requirements
Port authority
PhilaPort
Philadelphia Regional Port Authority
Manages and markets the port facilities of the Port of Philadelphia on the Delaware River in Pennsylvania.
Visit PhilaPort (opens in a new tab)Source: PhilaPort, about page (opens in a new tab) · as of June 1, 2026
- Meet requirements
Port authority
Erie Port Authority
Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority
Runs Pennsylvania's only Great Lakes port at Erie, which handles domestic and international goods.
Visit Erie Port Authority (opens in a new tab)Source: Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority, home page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
5. Standards and sector requirements
4 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
State agriculture agency
PDA
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Helps food producers and processors start exporting through Food Export Northeast, and helps with federal phytosanitary certificates for plant shipments.
Visit PDA (opens in a new tab)Source: Department of Agriculture, agricultural trade page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Meet requirements
State insurance regulator
Insurance Department
Pennsylvania Insurance Department
Licenses insurance companies and professionals and regulates the insurance marketplace in Pennsylvania.
Visit Insurance Department (opens in a new tab)Source: Insurance Department, home page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Meet requirements
State financial regulator
DoBS
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
Regulates financial services firms in Pennsylvania, which a foreign company meets when it borrows, lends or raises capital.
Visit DoBS (opens in a new tab)Source: Department of Banking and Securities, home page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Meet requirements
Professional licensing office
BPOA
Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs
Takes license applications and renewals and runs the public search of licensed professionals, a step for staff in regulated professions.
Visit BPOA (opens in a new tab)Source: Department of State, professional licensing page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
6. Chambers and industry associations
2 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Get advice
State chamber of commerce
PA Chamber
Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry
Represents Pennsylvania employers on state policy and offers compliance education on environmental, workplace safety and human resources rules.
Visit PA Chamber (opens in a new tab)Source: Pennsylvania Chamber, home page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Get advice
State manufacturers association
PMA
Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association
Monitors state policy issues for Pennsylvania manufacturers and publishes bulletins on them.
Visit PMA (opens in a new tab)Source: Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association, home page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
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Facts read from public sources, with an editorial cut-off of November 3, 2026. Nothing here is investment, legal, tax or sanctions advice. Check current status with the organization before you rely on it.