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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Toolkit

A guide to evaluating U.S. expansion in the Southwestern United States

Greater Phoenix sits at the center of the Southwestern United States and serves as a strategic entry point for international companies expanding into the U.S. With workforce scale, advanced infrastructure and global connectivity concentrated in one region, Greater Phoenix offers a compelling environment for growth. This guide brings together data and insight to support informed U.S. expansion decisions.

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Plan Your U.S. Expansion

Identify where and how to establish operations in Greater Phoenix, a high-growth metropolitan region in the southwestern United States. Market insights and regional economic data address workforce availability, commercial real estate, operating costs, infrastructure and regulatory considerations to support informed market entry decisions.

Assess Tax and Incentive Opportunities

Evaluate the tax implications of operating in the United States with a clear view of federal, state and local considerations. Breakdowns of corporate, personal, sales and property taxes are paired with available business incentives to help international companies assess financial impact, cost structure and competitive advantage.

Know the Legal and Visa Requirements

Understand the legal requirements of doing business in the U.S. Practical guidance covers HR and employment law, business formation and protections, and visa and immigration pathways that support international business expansion and talent mobility.

On the Map: Greater Phoenix, Arizona, United States

#1 GDP

The U.S. has the largest gross domestic product (GDP) worldwide. In Q1 2021, the U.S. GDP was $21.5 trillion.

156M

Recent U.S. labor force estimates are at about 156 million people, with 131 million in non-farm employment.

1,000+

Greater Phoenix, Ariz. is home to more than one thousand foreign-owned international companies.

7.7M

Greater Phoenix, Ariz. is expected to grow to approximately 7.7 million residents by 2050.

Companies in Greater Phoenix

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        LG logo

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Meet our International Business Experts

 

Sean Fogarty

Vice President, International Business Development

602.262.8611 // sfogarty@gpec.org

 

Casey Gilchrist

Vice President, International Business Development

602.262.8604 // cgilchrist@gpec.org

We Can Help

Our team of experts can help you navigate each step in your international expansion, providing no-cost services and resources such as:

  • Soft landing programs
  • Operational cost comparisons
  • Regional labor market data
  • Site selection assistance
  • Economic impact analyses
  • Connectivity to key resources
  • Public relations assistance

 

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