Virginia Beach actively supports international business expansion with a knowledgeable on-the-ground presence in the UK and Continental Europe. Our knowledgeable team works directly with companies exploring opportunities in the U.S., providing in-market guidance and connections to ensure a successful start in Virginia Beach.
Free, confidential, comprehensive support
Whether you're exploring a new location or ready to establish operations, the Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development offers hands-on assistance at no cost to your company. Our services are:
- Confidential: We know your business plans can be sensitive. Any plans you make with us stay private until you’re ready to make them public.
- Comprehensive: We handle everything from site selection and permitting to market research and community integration, ensuring your experience is as seamless as possible.
- Continuous: We’re at your service from the moment you contact us until the day your company begins operating in our city. Along with business needs, we can provide personalized expatriate support for things like buying a car, finding schools, or choosing a good neighborhood for your family.
- Completely free: As a public entity whose mission is to bring business growth to Virginia Beach, we work with you at absolutely no cost.
Meet the International Team
With offices in Madrid, Spain and Ipswich, U.K., our international teams are always ready to provide expert assistance to European firms exploring expansion into the U.S. We travel globally to connect directly with business leaders at key industry events, offering strategic guidance from first conversations to full market entry.
