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Overview

The U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs is committed to supporting trade and investment between American and local businesses to strengthen ties and increase trade.

This portion of the website is designed to help U.S. businesses looking to work in the West Bank and Gaza and to help businesses from the West Bank and Gaza access U.S. and local business resources.  We also hope it will help to facilitate your networking with various public and private sector experts. On this site, you will find helpful links to market research, sector briefs and various commercial services to help you find partners and qualified buyers.

If you are planning a visit to consider investment, or if you would like to set up a meeting with our economic or commercial team, let us know by sending an email to: Office.Jerusalem@trade.gov.

 

Doing Business in the West Bank & Gaza

Doing Business in the U.S.

Get to Know the 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.

Read More About The U.S. Commercial Service

Selling Your Products in the U.S.

On this page, you will find a quick description of resources available for companies in the West Bank and Gaza considering investing in the United States or trading with American companies, as well as some suggestions for getting started.

Selling Your Products in the U.S.

Doing Business in the Palestinian Territories

U.S. diplomatic missions overseas are committed to supporting U.S. companies as they begin to export or increase existing exports abroad. You will find here a summary of the Palestinian market as an export destination and some suggestions for getting started.

Doing Business in Palestinian Territories

Bilateral Trade Agreements

The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), on behalf of the PA, has signed international trade agreements, which refer implicitly or explicitly to World Trade Organization rules.  Read more.

Bilateral Trade Agreements

Investment Climate Statement for the West Bank & Gaza

The U.S. Department of State Investment Climate Statement provides a thorough description of the overseas environments in which U.S. investors must operate. The statements cover general characteristics, such as openness to foreign investment and treatment of foreign investors, as well as details about procedures for licensing and similar administrative matters.

2021 Investment Climate Statement

Opportunities to Connect!

Direct Line for American Businesses

Direct Line lets U.S. business hear directly from our U.S. Missions overseas.

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Jobs with the U.S. Mission

Check out the positions available with the U.S. Mission.

Find a great career with us!

Contract Solicitations & Commercial Opportunities

Contract Solicitations

Business opportunities with the U.S. Mission in Jerusalem

See Request for Quotations
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West Bank and Gaza Commercial Guide

Market conditions, opportunities, regulations and business customs.

Read West Bank and Gaza Commercial Guide
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Contact Us About Business Opportunities

U.S. Foreign Commercial Service, West Bank and Gaza
+972-2-622-7230
Office.Jerusalem@trade.gov

U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs Economic Section
USPalestinianAffairs@state.gov

U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs / General Switchboard
+972-2-630-4000

Business Resources

Export.gov

Local Legal Resources

U.S. Small Business Administration

Export Import Bank of the United States

Office of U.S. Trade Representative

Business Information Database (BIDS)

Special 301 Report

Travel Advisories

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)