Foreign Direct Investment

Why Choose Maryland? In a word, ACCESS . To customers, a skilled workforce, competitors and partners—and to the rest of the world.

Located roughly halfway between Boston and Atlanta, London and Los Angeles, Maryland’s Mid-Atlantic location offers proximity and access to key U.S. and international decision makers, partners, and agencies in the advanced technology, bioscience, finance, insurance, and manufacturing industries.

Foreign Trade Zones

Maryland has four Foreign-Trade Zones:

Baltimore #74
BWI Airport #73
Prince George's County #63
Washington County #255

For more information, click on this link FTZ.

Outstanding Transportation Infrastructure

Air: Three major airports (BWI Thurgood Marshall, Reagan National, and Dulles), as well as seven regional airports (accommodating corporate jets) in all corners of the state
Port of Baltimore: Deep-water port connects to six interstate highways and two Class I rail lines
Trucking: More than 5,000 private haulers and independent, common, and contract carriers operate within and from Maryland
Rail: Seven lines, including CSX and Norfolk Southern, and five short lines

An Exceptional (and Growing) Workforce

First ranked among U.S. states in percentage of professional and technical workers (25.7%) in the workforce
Ranked first among the states in percentage of population 25 or older with a graduate or professional degree (15.7%)
Second ranked in percentage of population 25 or older with a bachelor’s degree or higher (35.1%)
Home to 61 accredited institutions of higher learning, including world-renowned The Johns Hopkins University and the 11 campuses of the University System of Maryland

An Atmosphere of Creative Innovation

Home to more than 50 research-intensive federal institutions, world-class academic institutions, and research facilities—and recipient of $12.2 billion (USD) annually in federal research and development funds—Maryland’s economy is driven by an atmosphere of creative innovation.

U.S. government facilities in Maryland include the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Security Agency (NSA), National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

For more information, view the Federal Facilities page.

A Business-Friendly Environment

Maryland’s award-winning investment programs have made the state one of the most active early-stage investors in the United States. Through innovative assistance programs and direct equity investment, Maryland is building a culture, environment and infrastructure to support entrepreneurship, technology commercialization, and business growth.

For more information, view the Business Services page.

Maryland DBED: A Trusted Partner for All Your Relocation Or Expansion Needs

Our experienced investment and trade specialists work side-by-side with international businesses as they evaluate all of the variables that go into making a successful site location decision.

Services Provided:

Market Research on labor availability, wage rates, taxes, and duty costs.
Building and Site Selection Assistance to meet your company’s expansion requirements.
Incentives that are coordinated and packaged to provide the highest possible level of financial assistance.
Liaison Services between your company and government/regulatory agencies to ensure a smooth and timely relocation process.
Cultural Assimilation to provide information on international schools, community, and cultural organizations that can help relocated employees feel more at home.
Referrals to local attorneys, accountants, and banks with expertise in areas such as immigration, incorporation, or financial services.
Supplier Contacts to connect you with potential vendors and service providers.

DBED also helps resident Maryland businesses succeed in international markets through training, financing, exporting, marketing, and technical assistance.

For more information, download the Direct Foreign Investment brochure PDF.

Contact the MD International Team directly at 410-767-0685 to learn more about Maryland's growing edge for worldwide trade and investment.