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The organizations that help companies export from and invest in the United States, grouped by what you need. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
1. Where to start
ITA, SelectUSA and CBP: the guide’s first stops, of the 24 organizations below.
Each card says what it can help with:Get adviceFind financeMeet requirementsResearch markets
- Get advice
National trade promotion agency
ITA
International Trade Administration
Promotes exports, attracts inbound investment and provides trade data and information for expanding companies.
Visit ITA (opens in a new tab)Source: ITA, About Us, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
- Get advice
Investment promotion program
SelectUSA
Facilitates business investment into the United States and lists state development organizations.
Visit SelectUSA (opens in a new tab)Source: ITA, SelectUSA, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
- Meet requirements
Customs authority
CBP
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Runs ACE, the Single Window for import and export processing, and administers drawback.
Visit CBP (opens in a new tab)Source: CBP, ACE import and export processing system, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
2. Export development and market information
5 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Get advice
National trade promotion agency
ITA
International Trade Administration
Promotes exports, attracts inbound investment and provides trade data and information for expanding companies.
Visit ITA (opens in a new tab)Source: ITA, About Us, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
- Get advice
Small business support agency
SBA
U.S. Small Business Administration
Funds state export programs and links small businesses to export counseling.
Visit SBA (opens in a new tab)Source: SBA, State Trade Expansion Program and awardee directory, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
- Find finance
Export credit agency
EXIM
Export-Import Bank of the United States
Provides export financing and credit solutions for United States companies selling abroad.
Visit EXIM (opens in a new tab)Source: EXIM, home page, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
- Research markets
National statistics office
Census Bureau
U.S. Census Bureau
Publishes official export statistics and runs the system for filing export shipment data.
Visit Census Bureau (opens in a new tab)Source: Census Bureau, international trade landing page (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
Trade negotiation agency
USTR
United States Trade Representative
Publishes the status and text of free trade agreements and presidential tariff actions.
Visit USTR (opens in a new tab)Source: USTR, Free Trade Agreements, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
3. Investment and business setup
7 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Get advice
Investment promotion program
SelectUSA
Facilitates business investment into the United States and lists state development organizations.
Visit SelectUSA (opens in a new tab)Source: ITA, SelectUSA, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
- Meet requirements
Foreign investment screening body
CFIUS
Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States
Reviews certain foreign investment transactions for national security effects and accepts filings.
Visit CFIUS (opens in a new tab)Source: CFIUS home page, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
- Get advice
State registries association
NASS
National Association of Secretaries of State
Links to each state's company registration page and corporate name search.
Visit NASS (opens in a new tab)Source: NASS, corporate registration by state, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
- Meet requirements
Immigration services agency
USCIS
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Handles investor and worker visa petitions, including E-2 treaty investor status.
Visit USCIS (opens in a new tab)Source: USCIS, E-2 treaty investors, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
Financial crimes enforcement bureau
FinCEN
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
Sets the beneficial ownership reporting rules that apply to certain foreign companies.
Visit FinCEN (opens in a new tab)Source: FinCEN, beneficial ownership information reporting, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
- Research markets
Economic statistics agency
BEA
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
Collects mandatory surveys of new foreign direct investment in United States businesses.
Visit BEA (opens in a new tab)Source: BEA, surveys of foreign direct investment in the United States (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
- Get advice
Foreign-trade zone authority
FTZ Board
Foreign-Trade Zones Board
Approves foreign-trade zones and publishes zone information and annual reports.
Visit FTZ Board (opens in a new tab)Source: ITA, Foreign-Trade Zones Board, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
4. Customs and tax
2 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Meet requirements
Customs authority
CBP
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Runs ACE, the Single Window for import and export processing, and administers drawback.
Visit CBP (opens in a new tab)Source: CBP, ACE import and export processing system, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
- Meet requirements
Tax authority
IRS
Internal Revenue Service
Issues employer identification numbers and administers federal business taxes.
Visit IRS (opens in a new tab)Source: IRS, get an employer identification number, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
5. Standards and sector requirements
7 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
Export controls authority
BIS
Bureau of Industry and Security
Administers export controls and publishes guidance on licenses and the Consolidated Screening List.
Visit BIS (opens in a new tab)Source: BIS, home page with May 2026 guidance (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
Sanctions authority
OFAC
Office of Foreign Assets Control
Administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions that affect exports and investment.
Visit OFAC (opens in a new tab)Source: OFAC, home page, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
- Meet requirements
Plant and animal health agency
APHIS
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Issues phytosanitary certificates for exported plants and plant products.
Visit APHIS (opens in a new tab)Source: APHIS, plant and plant product exports, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
- Meet requirements
Defense export licensing authority
DDTC
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
Licenses exports of defense articles and services.
Visit DDTC (opens in a new tab)Source: ITA, United States export regulations page, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
- Meet requirements
Standards and measurement institute
NIST
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Runs the national enquiry point for technical regulations notified to the WTO.
Visit NIST (opens in a new tab)Source: NIST, TBT enquiry point for the United States, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
- Meet requirements
Food and drug regulator
FDA
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Issues export certificates for regulated products such as medical devices.
Visit FDA (opens in a new tab)Source: FDA, exporting medical devices, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
- Meet requirements
Standards coordinating organization
ANSI
American National Standards Institute
Coordinates voluntary standards work, accredits standards developers and sells access to standards.
Visit ANSI (opens in a new tab)Source: ANSI, home page, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
6. Chambers and industry associations
3 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Get advice
National business federation
U.S. Chamber
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Represents businesses and chambers of commerce across the country.
Visit U.S. Chamber (opens in a new tab)Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce, home page, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
- Get advice
Manufacturers' trade association
NAM
National Association of Manufacturers
Represents manufacturers in the United States.
Visit NAM (opens in a new tab)Source: National Association of Manufacturers, home page (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
- Get advice
International trade business association
NFTC
National Foreign Trade Council
Gives member companies advice and advocacy on international trade and tax policy.
Visit NFTC (opens in a new tab)Source: National Foreign Trade Council, home page (opens in a new tab) · as of October 29, 2026
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Promote:United States is an independent guide by Promote:Global, not an official government portal. The organizations named here are independent public and membership bodies, not Promote:Global partners, and every link goes to their own site.
Facts read from public sources, with an editorial cut-off of October 30, 2026. Nothing here is investment, legal, tax or sanctions advice. Check current status with the organization before you rely on it.