About OCC-IC Investment Links and Resources
The Office of the Chief Counsel for International Commerce (OCC-IC) supports the International Trade Administration (ITA) in promoting international trade and investment, including providing programmatic counsel for the SelectUSA program, the mission of which is to attract and retain investment in the American economy. This page offers a collection of links and resources on investment, supporting U.S. investment abroad, and the SelectUSA program and investing into the United States.
General Investment Resources:
2012 U.S. Model Bilateral Investment Treaty
United States Trade Representative Investment Page
State Department Page on Bilateral Investment Treaties
U.S. Department of State Page on Investment Disputes
United States Trade Representative Page on Bilateral Investment Treaties
United States Trade Representative Page on Free Trade Agreements
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Investment Chapter
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct
OECD National Contact Points for Responsible Business Conduct
WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures
APEC Non-Binding Investment Principles
The World Bank Page on Investment Policy and Promotion
Resources related to investing in the United States:
SelectUSA Investor Guide - Featuring two chapters authored by OCC-IC attorneys. One on FDI Restrictions, and one on the Committee on Foreign Investment into the United States.
Executive Order 13577--SelectUSA Initiative
U.S. Investment Policy Statement by President Barack Obama
U.S. Investment Policy Statement by President Joe Biden
Resources related to investing abroad:
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
U.S. Department of State Investment Climate Statements
U.S. Department of State Page on Investment Disputes
U.S. income tax treaties, and, protocols.
U.S. Tax Information Exchange Agreements