U.S./Latvia Relations
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can my company go to find information on establishing a business in the United States?
An excellent source for business information is the Council of American States in Europe (CASE). However, if the information provided by CASE does not suffice; please contact State Secretary websites of individual state.
I am a firm located in Latvia and would like to export to the U.S., how do I start this process?
You have to contact Latvian Investment and Development Agency:
Latvian Investment and Development Agency
Pērses 2
Riga, LV-1042, Latvia
Ph: +371 703-9400
Fax: +371 703-9401
www.liaa.gov.lv
Where could I find a list of American companies based in Latvia?
The American Chamber of Commerce offices provide a list of American companies registered with AmCham on their website. American Chamber of Commerce in Latvia
Where could I go to find United States sanction information?
Information on United States sanctions is provided on the U.S. Treasury website.
- Go to US Treasury
- Click on sitemap website
- Scroll down to Foreign Asset Control
- Look for sanctions by region.
How do I find information on patent and trademark information for U.S. products?
The United States Trademark and Patent Office provides a wide range of information on patents and trademarks; including how to apply for a Trademark or Patent; what a Patent or Trademark does; international guarantees on patents and trade marks and much more.
Where can I find information on United States agricultural products, manufactures, and suppliers?
The easiest way to locate agricultural information is to contact the agricultural section of the US Embassy in Sweden:
Margaret E.Thursland
Agricultural Marketing Specialist
Foreign Agricultural Service
Embassy of the United States of America
Dag Hammarskjölds Väg 31
SE-115 89 Stockholm
Sweden
Phone: (46-8) 783-5390
Fax: (46-8) 662-8495
E-mail: Agstockholm@usda.gov
Do individual states of the United States have offices abroad? If so, how could I contact a state's international representation?
Most states do have some form of international representation, although not in every European nation. The Council of American States in Europe (CASE) provides information upon individual and gives contact information as to where to reach that state's representatives in Europe.
How I could receive the information on US Customs tariffs and procedures?
US customs information can easily be found on internet: www.customs.gov
I plan to visit the United States in upcoming months; do I need a visa? If so, what type of visa I need?
For information regarding visa, please visit local US Embassy consular section on our website.
Where can I find statistical, economic, legal, geographic information about the United States?
The CIA World Factbook is a good source for general information about the United States. The United States Information Agency has also provided an extensive website on the U.S. economy and different business practices. In-depths statistics you can find at the US Census Bureau.