Investment Requirements

International investment is a cornerstone of the world economy: it creates jobs, economic growth and prosperity at home, and supports development and stability worldwide.

United States Office of Investment Affairs (OIA)

The Office of Investment Affairs works to improve the climate for international investment both at home and abroad. See the subsections below to learn how.

Negotiating Investment Agreements and Assisting in Disputes Abroad

The Office of Investment Affairs works to expand the network of high-quality investment agreements.

The Office of Investment Affairs co-leads the negotiation of bilateral investment treaties (BITs) along with the U.S. Trade Representative to facilitate better investment opportunities worldwide. Additionally, we are responsible for overseeing assistance with investment disputes around the world.

Negotiating Bilateral Investment Treaties

The Office of Investment Affairs co-leads the negotiation of Bilateral Investment Treaties and investment chapters of free trade agreements with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Strong investment agreements facilitate international investment by encouraging nondiscriminatory, open, market-oriented investment policies, thereby creating an environment more conducive to greater economic opportunity.

Learn about U.S. Bilateral Investment Treaties and other investment agreements.

Assisting U.S. companies with Investment Disputes Abroad

Together with other Department offices, the Office of Investment Affairs provides guidance and helps to provide appropriate assistance to U.S. companies involved in investment disputes with foreign governments.

Get information on the ways in which the U.S. Government can assist U.S. companies with investment disputes.

WORK ON
INVESTMENT
CLIMATES

ATTRACTING
INWARD
INVESTMENT

We promote improved investment climates worldwide.

We work to attract foreign investment to the United States.

Investment Performance Requirements and International Trade

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• Finance
• Consumer Credit
• Negotiable Instrument
• Securities
• Financial Regulation
• Corporate Finance

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Performance Requirements