Business

Overview

The United States and South Africa boast one of the largest trade relationships in the world, with bilateral investment and trade totaling $1.6 trillion annually. South Africa’s friendly corporate tax system, close geographic location, and common culture of democratic principles make South Africa an excellent investment opportunity for American companies looking to expand their business profile.

Contact Us

U.S. Foreign Commercial Service, South Africa
Phone: +27 (11) 290-3000
Email: office.johannesburg@trade.gov

U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service, South Africa
Phone: +27 (12) 431-4057 | 431-4235
Email: agpretoria@fas.usda.gov

U.S. Embassy in South Africa General Switchboard
Phone: +27 (12) 431-4000

Doing Business in South Africa

Getting Started with U.S. Commercial Service Getting Started with the Department of Agriculture Country Commercial Guide Investment Climate Statement Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) Getting Started South Africa

Getting Started with U.S. Commercial Service

The U.S. Commercial Service (CS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, offers companies a full range of expertise in international trade. Companies can find assistance locally in more than 100 U.S. Commercial Service offices nationwide and in more than 70 international offices.

Getting Started with the Department of Agriculture

The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) links U.S. agriculture to the world to enhance export opportunities and global food security. In addition to its Washington, D.C. staff, FAS has a global network of 98 offices covering 177 countries. These offices are staffed by agricultural attachés and locally hired agricultural experts who are the eyes, ears, and voice for U.S. agriculture around the world. FAS staff identify problems, provide practical solutions, and work to advance opportunities for U.S. agriculture and support U.S. foreign policy around the globe.

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Country Commercial Guide

These reports on market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business customs prepared at U.S. Embassies worldwide by the Department of Commerce Department, Department of State, and other U.S. agencies’ professionals.

Read South Africa's Commercial Guide

Investment Climate Statement

The U.S. Department of State’s Investment Climate Statements provide country-specific information on the business climates of more than 170 countries and economies. They are prepared by economic officers stationed in embassies and posts around the world and analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses of all sizes.

Read the Statement for South Africa

Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)

In 1985, the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), a joint venture between the Department of State and the U.S. private sector, created by then Secretary of State George P. Shultz under the Federal Advisory Committee Act to interact on overseas security problems of mutual concern. Objectives of this joint venture are: to establish a continuing liaison between security officials in both the private and public sector; to provide for regular exchanges of information concerning developments in the overseas security environment; recommend methods for planning and implementation of security programs abroad; and recommend methods to mitigate risks to American private sector interests worldwide. These objectives remain in the current OSAC Charter.

Commercial and Contract Opportunities

Commercial Opportunities

Open solicitations for products and services for the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in South Africa.

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Grants

The U.S. Mission to South Africa, Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State supports projects and activities that strengthen ties between the United States and South Africa. We seek projects that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation and meaningful exchange by connecting South Africans to Americans.

Current Funding Opportunities

Doing Business in the U.S.

Getting Started

Since its inception, SelectUSA has facilitated more than $78 billion in investment, creating and/or retaining over 95,000 U.S. jobs. In fiscal year 2019 alone, SelectUSA facilitated more than $18.5 billion in investment. We work with the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service and entities across government to facilitate job-creating business investment into the United States and raise awareness of the critical role that economic development plays in the U.S. economy.

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