Business

Overview

The United States and Australia boast one of the largest trade relationships in the world, with bilateral investment and trade totaling $1.6 trillion annually. Australia’s friendly corporate tax system, close geographic location, and common culture of democratic principles make Australia an excellent investment opportunity for American companies looking to expand their business profile.

The U.S. Commercial Service can help Australian companies find the best U.S. suppliers. U.S. businesses are world-class providers of quality, innovative goods and services. The U.S. Commercial Service in Australia will help you locate U.S. products, services, and business partners; meet suppliers and partners face-to-face; and participate in trade shows that feature thousands of U.S. companies. Whether you are looking to import for the first time from the United States or find additional U.S. suppliers, we offer the expertise you need to connect with lucrative opportunities. For more information on these services, visit https://trade.gov/australia.

We also help U.S. companies do business in Australia by finding agents, distributors, representatives, and end users for U.S. products and services. Our services include due diligence, market research, matchmaking, promotion of U.S. products and services at trade events and so much more. If you are a U.S. company looking to export your goods or services to Australia, please visit our U.S. exporters site at: https://trade.gov/australia.

Contact Us

U.S. Foreign Commercial Service, Australia
Suite 2
50 Miller St, North Sydney
NSW, 2060, Australia
Email: Office.Australia@trade.gov

U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service, Australia
U.S. Embassy Canberra
Moonah Place
Yarralumla, ACT 2600
Phone: (02) 6214-5854
Email: agcanberra@state.gov

Australia Economic Section
Phone: (02) 6214-5974
Fax: (02) 6214-5825

U.S. Embassy in Australia General Switchboard
Phone: (02) 6214-5600

Doing Business in Australia

Australia has proven to be an appealing and profitable market for American companies for many years. It offers very few barriers to entry, a familiar legal and corporate framework, and a sophisticated – yet straightforward business culture. While it is important to understand and appreciate Australia’s cultural differences, the long and successful history of American firms in Australia suggests that other U.S. companies will also find this market to be rewarding and attractive. Please take a look at the services we offer and our informative guides to assist you in accessing the Australian market. Contact us by emailing Office.Australia@trade.gov to find out more.

Getting Started with U.S. Commercial Service Getting Started with the Department of Agriculture Australia Commercial Guide Investment Climate Statement Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) Guidebooks to Doing Business in Australia

Getting Started with U.S. Commercial Service

The U.S. Commercial Service (CS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, offers companies a full range of expertise in international trade. Companies can find assistance locally in more than 100 U.S. Commercial Service offices nationwide and in more than 70 international offices.

Getting Started with the Department of Agriculture

The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) links U.S. agriculture to the world to enhance export opportunities and global food security. In addition to its Washington, D.C. staff, FAS has a global network of 98 offices covering 177 countries. These offices are staffed by agricultural attachés and locally hired agricultural experts who are the eyes, ears, and voice for U.S. agriculture around the world. FAS staff identify problems, provide practical solutions, and work to advance opportunities for U.S. agriculture and support U.S. foreign policy around the globe.

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Australia Commercial Guide

These reports on market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business customs prepared at U.S. Embassies worldwide by the Department of Commerce Department, Department of State, and other U.S. agencies’ professionals.

Read The Commercial Guide For Australia

Investment Climate Statement

The U.S. Department of State’s Investment Climate Statements provide country-specific information on the business climates of more than 170 countries and economies. They are prepared by economic officers stationed in embassies and posts around the world and analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses of all sizes.

Read the Statement for Australia

Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)

In 1985, the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), a joint venture between the Department of State and the U.S. private sector, created by then Secretary of State George P. Shultz under the Federal Advisory Committee Act to interact on overseas security problems of mutual concern. Objectives of this joint venture are: to establish a continuing liaison between security officials in both the private and public sector; to provide for regular exchanges of information concerning developments in the overseas security environment; recommend methods for planning and implementation of security programs abroad; and recommend methods to mitigate risks to American private sector interests worldwide. These objectives remain in the current OSAC Charter.

Doing Business in the U.S.

Getting Started

Since its inception, SelectUSA has facilitated more than $78 billion in investment, creating and/or retaining over 95,000 U.S. jobs. In fiscal year 2019 alone, SelectUSA facilitated more than $18.5 billion in investment. We work with the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service and entities across government to facilitate job-creating business investment into the United States and raise awareness of the critical role that economic development plays in the U.S. economy.

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