Business & Trade
1. Where can my company go to find information on establishing a business in the United States?
An excellent source for business information is the Council of American States in Europe (CASE). However, if the information provided by CASE does not suffice; please contact individual state websites.
2. I am a Belgian firm and would like to export to the U.S., how do I start this process?
Depending on where your company is based in Belgium, you have to contact either:
Brussels Export
Avenue Louise 500/4 Louizalaan
1050 Brussels
Tel: 02/645.25.50
Fax: 02/645.25.70
e-mail: infos@N0SPAM.brussels-export.irisnet.be
Export Vlaanderen
Regentlaan 40
B-1000 Brussels
Tel: 02/504.88.24
Fax: 02/504.88.99
e-mail: info@N0SPAM.export.vlaanderen.be
Agence Wallonne à l'Exportation (AWEX)
Place Sainctelette 2
B-1080 Brussels
Tel: 02/ 421.82.11
Fax: 02/421.87.87
e-mail: mail@N0SPAM.awex.wallonie.be
3. Where could I find a list of American companies based in Belgium?
The American Chamber of Commerce provides a complete list of American companies based in Belgium on their website.
4. Where could I go to find United States sanction information?
Information on United States sanctions is provided on the U.S. Treasury website.
- Go to U.S. Treasury
- Click on sitemap website
- Scroll down to Foreign Asset Control
- Look for sanctions by region.
5. How do I find information on patent and trademark information for U.S. products?
The United States Trademark and Patent Office provides a wide range of information on patents and trademarks; including how to apply for a Trademark or Patent; what a Patent or Trademark does; international guarentees on patents and trade marks and much more.
6. Where can I find information on United States agricultural products, manufactures, and suppliers?
The easiest way to locate agricultural information is to visit the United States embassy website, agricultural section. This site provides large amounts of information on topics such as grains, produce, seafood, lumber, etc.
7. Is there a listing anywhere that gives addresses for U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide?
The U.S. State Department provides a worldwide list of Embassies and Consulates based upon regions.
8. Do individual states of the United States have offices abroad? If so, how could I contact a state's international representation?
Most states do have some form of international representation, although not in every European nation. The Council of American States in Europe, provides information upon individual and gives contact information as to where to reach that state's representatives in Europe.
9. I am interested in promoting a product / establishing a business in the United States. Is there anyway to locate regional representation in various states?
The Chambers of Commerce in the United States , have established a website that links to almost every local chamber of commerce in the United States. These provide incredible amounts of detailed information and contacts for precise areas.
10. I am a Belgian visiting the United States but I have no idea where the Belgian Embassy and Consulates are. Is there anyway to find this information?
The Diplobel website offers Belgian tourists an immense amount of information on a variety of nations. Included on this website is a list of Belgian Embassies and Consulates in the United States and worldwide in the Diplobel Atlas .
11. I am plan to visit the United States in upcoming months; do I need a visa? If so, what type of visa of I need?
The type of visa that a person requires varies depending on their individual situation. Many persons do not need a visa to enter the United States. To find out more, please visit http://www.usembassy.be.
12. I have lost part of an address is there anyway to locate the rest?
The easiest way to locate an address of a private citizen or business would be to go to U.S. Embassy. In addition, U.S. Blue Pages and Federal Consumer Information Center are two very useful sites when looking for federal agency telephone numbers.
13. Where can I find statistical, economic, legal, geographic information about the United States?
The CIA World Factbook is a good source for general information about the United States . The United States Information Agency has also provided an extensive website on the U.S. economy and different business practices.
14. I am looking for a job or internship in the United States, where could I find information to aid in my search?
One organization that specializes in international job searches and internships is the the World Education Program. It can provide you with information on programs in the United States; in addition, to jobs and internships you could work as an au pair or have a farmstay or a multitude of other arrangements.
15. I am planning to travel to the U.S. where can I find tourist information and maps?
For tourist information, maps, and a variety of other information please contact the Visit USA Marketing and Promotion Bureau at:
Visit USA Marketing and Promotion Bureau
P.O. Box 1
Berchem 3
B-2600 Berchem
Fax: 03/230.09.14
E-mail: info@visitusa.org