Do You Want to Locate Your Tech-Based Business in California?

If you are looking to expand or move your technology-based business to California, this foreign direct investment (FDI) Tech Guide will help you navigate the business environment by providing key resources to answer some of the most pressing questions businesses must consider when locating in California.

As the fifth largest economy in the world, California is known for its culture of supporting new and emerging businesses – especially, those that create or embrace new technologies to advance innovation. We champion the value of diversity and welcome foreign entrepreneurs to our state, which is why we developed this guide to help you with key information and resources to plan your entry into the California market. Some key items you should review are:

• FDI Checklist – things to consider before, during, and after locating your business in California
• Economic Development Organizations – information on local contacts that help businesses move to and thrive in California
• Golden Rules for FDI: Success Stories – case studies on successful foreign businesses that have located in California and how they did it

The California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) is pleased to bring you these valuable resources. The guide is made possible through the support of the U.S. Commercial Service, including sharing expertise from senior staff as well as writing contributions from the following interns provided through Virtual Student Federal Service program: Cameron Rawlings, Belmont College; Julia Braeuner, Indiana University Bloomington; Nailah Pierce, University of Massachusetts Amherst; and, Grace Thomas, The University of Texas at Austin.

Additional Location Assistance Resources

• To view a recording of the April 11, 2023 webinar, please click here.
• U.S. Commercial Service (click and scroll down to view Office Locations map) – part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, offers companies a full range of expertise in international trade.
• SelectUSA – the FDI initiative for the U.S. Commercial Service
• California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, International Trade & Investment – California’s International Trade Team