Think Global. Think Dallas!
Whether you are from China, Mexico, Korea, Canada or Brazil, Dallas welcomes you to do business in our city. The City of Dallas is an ideal location for establishing local and international business. For 150 years, Dallas' public and private sectors have joined together in efforts to make Dallas a city suited for building strong business infrastructures, to the continual benefit of the Dallas corporate environment.
Well structured for international business expansion, the City of Dallas is home to 245 major corporate headquarters and several Fortune 500 and Global 500 companies. The DFW metroplex is the base for the U.S. headquarters for many foreign corporations, including, 7-Eleven, Exxon Mobil, Bimbo Bakeries USA, Accor North America, and Cadbury Schweppes American Beverages. Additionally, Dallas is the proud home to U.S. companies Mary Kay, Brinker International, Texas Instruments, Comerica Bank and Southwest Airlines. As Dallas business continues to grow, so too do international business advantages, opportunities and other local international resources.
In addition to a bustling commercial presence, Dallas offers a variety of residential real estate opportunity for international families. According to Census figures, 26.3% of Dallas citizens were born in a foreign country. Over 70 different languages are spoken in the homes of students enrolled in the Dallas Independent School District. Dallas boasts a diverse religious community. In Dallas, you can choose among several Korean churches, Buddhist centers, mosques, and numerous Catholic and Protestant churches. Dallas area international media keeps foreign citizens informed via Latino, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese radio stations, newspapers and magazines. There are also several international schools as well as many foreign banks.
Whether international companies are seeking to open U.S. headquarters, establish a new distribution point, or expand their corporate branches within the United States, Dallas provides a wealth of resources and strategic advantages in a myriad of industries.
The City of Dallas’ Office of International Business offers many resources and services to help your foreign company establish a presence in the United States. We provide individual and corporate assistance in entering the U.S. market, opening an office in the U.S., and establishing your corporate presence within the Dallas community. We are here to help make the transition easy and uncomplicated. We can provide assistance in:
Our website contains a wealth of information on the strategic advantages Dallas has to offer in terms of geographic location, cost of doing business, cost of living, quality of life and more. For additional information about Dallas commerce, community and culture, please see our resources page or email us today!