U.S. Embassy in Portugal
Department of Commerce
International Trade Administration is offered by the Department of Commerce and provides info on international trade.
Trade Information Center (TIC) is a comprehensive resource for information on all U.S. Federal Government export assistance programs.
Bureau of Industry and Security Contact information for the Bureau of Industry and Security and the function it serves.
United States Department of Commerce, Economic and Statistics Administration
Where economic and social change is chronicled, understood, and explained.
United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) promotes a better understanding of the U.S. economy by providing the most timely, relevant, and accurate economic data in an objective and cost-effective manner.
United States Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency The only Federal Agency created specifically to foster the creation, growth and expansion of minority-owned businesses in America.
United States Department of Commerce, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
United States Department of Commerce, United States Patent and Trademark Office
National Institute of Standards & Technology An agency of the Commerce Department’s Technology Administration that works with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements and standards.
United States Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration NTIA is the Executive Branch agency principally responsible for domestic and international telecommunications and information policy issues.
Central Intelligence Agency CIA World Factbook Detailed information on countries and regions around the world.
Fed World The U.S. Government Web Info, includes agencies, databases and a search engine.
Library of Congress Use of library catalogue, research tools, links to Congress, the Copyright Office, maps, exhibitions and a search engine.
Thomas Legislative Information Everything you ever wanted to know about the United States Congress: major legislation, floor activities and member lists of both House and Senate, and an archive.
Small Business Administration This site provides private citizens with detailed advice on starting a business. It also includes a library and search engine.
United States Department of Agriculture The latest news, agencies, services and programs.
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
Agricultural export information.
United States Council for International Business ATA Carnet & other documents.
United States Department of State This site tracks the political and economic climate around the world, including policy decisions, news, travel warnings, support for businesses and global issues.
United States Government Printing Office An archive of government documents which links to other government sites.
United States House of Representatives A site devoted to the current efforts of the U.S. Representatives (tracks pending legislation), along with governmental and educational links.
United States International Trade Commission "Provides objective trade expertise to both legislative and executive branches of government, determines the impact of imports on U.S. industries, and directs action against certain unfair trade practices." Includes news, tariff updates, trade resources and links to trade data from various U.S. Departments.
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) USAID procurement & opportunities.
The White House All the information relating to the executive branch, as well as links to all of the executive branches of the government, includes a search engine.
The Export Yellow Pages give US exporters a simple way to establish contacts and conduct global business
Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on US foreign policy and national security goals.
Office of Defense Trade Control is charged with controlling the export and temporary import of defense articles and defense services covered by the United States Munitions List (USML).
U.S. Census Bureau serves as the leading source of quality data about the US American people and economy.
The Council of American States in Europe (C.A.S.E.) is an organization comprised of the European representative offices of individual American state governments.

Portuguese Government

Portuguese Government
Portuguese Parliament
Presidency of the Portuguese Republic
Competition Authority is charged with guaranteeing that the competition rules are applied in Portugal.
Court of Auditors examines the legality and regularity of public revenue and expenditure, assesses sound financial management and enforces liability for financial offences.
ANACOM regulates and supervises the electronic and postal communications sector in Portugal.
CMVM is an independent public institution with the task of supervising and regulating securities and other financial instruments markets, as well as the activity of all those who operate within said markets.
ERSE is responsible for regulating the electricity and natural gas sectors.
Business Formalities Center (CFE) for registering a business in Portugal.
On the Spot Firm initiative is a one-top office to create a company in a single day.
Portuguese Business Portal is designed to provide useful data about the advantages of Portugal as an investment location and to help international investors start their business.

U.S. Organizations

The American Chamber of Commerce in Portugal (AmCham Portugal) is a private, non-profit organization. With over 3,000 members, it is the largest bilateral economic organization in Europe. AmCham represents the largest group of foreign investors in Germany. The goals of the AmCham include the promotion of Portuguese-American trade relationships and of Portugal as an investment location.
The American Club of Lisbon is a private, non-profit organization and member of the Association of American Clubs.
International Chamber of Commerce A world business organization that includes lists of conferences, publications and global business issues. It is their mission to promote trade. This site also has links to other international organizations.
Brand USA is a national tourism promotion organization offering information about the U.S. travel and tourism sector.
International Trade Desk
A site listing "good sources of key trade information", includes trade leads, the Department of Commerce list of Big Emerging Markets and banks.
Notify U.S. is a free, Internet-based service for U.S. exporters that electronically notifies companies when foreign governments propose regulations that might influence the treatment of their exports to global markets
Trade Port An international trade site with trade leads, industry research, trade shows exporters, agencies and other web sites, run by the Commercial Service.
Trade Zone Links to sites dealing with global trade: banks, business opportunities, chambers of commerce, embassies, publications, trade statistics and trade leads (divided by industry).

Useful Links

U.S. Government

Portuguese Government

U.S. Organizations

Other Organizations and links