Region: Midwestern Region
Capital City: Springfield
State Governor: J.B. Pritzker
Principal Cities: Chicago, Springfield, Rockford, Champaign-Urbana
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Sharon L. Stead, Senior Advisor:
"Illinois has a strong track record of winning international investments from both within the US and from around the world. It is the most successful state in the Midwest in attracting Foreign Direct Investment and the 4th most successful in the nation. We have already attracted over 2,600 foreign corporations doing business in Illinois, employing more than 300,000 Illinois residents directly.
Illinois has the fifth largest state economy in the US, with a Real GDP of $1.1 trillion (2023) It is also a very diverse economy with billion-dollar industries including information technology and communications, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, plastics, chemicals, renewable energy, aerospace, agriculture and food production, warehouse and distribution, automotive, and financial services. More recently the state has an aggressive growing EV industry as a result of a new clean energy bill and the REV act that have been passed into law offering favorable incentives. (Reimagining Electric Vehicle Act)
Chicago, Illinois's largest city, is an economic powerhouse with a with a Real GDP $832,9 billion (2023) and a population of 9.3 million in the metropolitan area making it the perfect spot for starting a foreign LLC or any other form of corporation in Illinois. Centrally located, Chicago provides nonstop flights to more than 200 cities worldwide and serves as a hub for all seven major North American railroads and all major U.S. Interstates.
Encouraging and supporting foreign corporations doing business in Illinois is a key priority for us. My office, based in Brussels, with its dedicated staff, has over 40 years’ experience in assisting European companies interested in the US market. You will find our services, explained below in greater detail, which are tailor-made to address your company’s needs for starting a business in Illinois.
We look forward to hearing from you."
The Future of Business is in Illinois - and we're ready for you.
Illinois is aware of the contribution foreign owned firms make to its economy, and it greatly welcomes foreign corporations doing business here. Here are the top 10 reasons why Illinois offers your business a premier location within the United States and why so many companies have chosen Illinois for their U.S. operation.
Strategically positioned for Access to Markets and Customers
Unparalleled Infrastructure and Global Connectivity
Highly Educated and Productive Workforce
World Renowned Universities and Third Level Colleges
An Economic Powerhouse
International Center for American and European Global Companies
Warehousing and Distribution Center of the U.S.
Large Resources of Industrial Land, Buildings and R & D Parks
Competitive Financial Incentives for Foreign Investors
A Great Place to Live and Work
The State of Illinois European Office is one of 6 overseas offices operated by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The office, situated in Brussels was set up in1968, and is the second oldest office of an American state with representation in Europe, and has worked with hundreds and hundreds of companies over the last 53 years to set up operations in the US.
We provide confidential advice and free services to European firms seeking to invest in Illinois (by way of a sales office, warehouse /distribution or a manufacturing plant). We are there to assist you with your foreign LLC, INC or any kind of business in Illinois from the beginning of your project until its completion.
The Types of Services our European Office can offer you:
The State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (DCE0):
www.commerce.state.il.us/dceo/
The State of Illinois business portal: http://business.illinois.gov/default.cfm
World Business Chicago: http://www.worldbusinesschicago.com
Crains Chicago Business News: http://chicagobusiness.com
Illinois Manufacturers Association: http://www.ima-net.org
Illinois Tourism web site: http://www.enjoyillinois.com
Chemical Council of Illinois: http://www.cicil.net
Illinois Ports of Entry: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/contacts/ports/il/
Illinois Economic Development:
https://intersectillinois.org/
State of Illinois Business Portal: http://business.illinois.gov/taxes.cfm
Information on Illinois business taxes: http://www.revenue.state.il.us/
The US Internal Revenue Service: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/limited-liability-company-llc
More Information on LLC and taxes: https://www.chamberofcommerce.org/llc-tax-returns
State Dept. visa website: http://travel.state.gov/visa/
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