Resources
Posted on January 2, 2013 by AAR
Articles and Publications
The Foreign Investment in Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) AAR General Counsel Michelle Lind provides insights into FIRPTA.
Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate (AFIRE) is a trade association for the foreign real estate investment community whose members have a common interest in preserving and promoting international real estate investment.
Foreign Embassy Information and Publications
Hoover’s (Handbook)-International company information
Government
United States Government Agencies
Department of Agriculture research US Import/Export data with other countries
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Foreign Consular Offices in the U.S.
Overseas Private Investment Corporation a US government agency that assists US private investment overseas
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Office
U.S. Census Bureau find data on the demographics of immigration into the US
U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics statistics on countries that trade with the US, products that are traded, and balance sheet on the dollars that are imported and exported for each country
United States Department of Commerce information on the policies that the United States has for commerce and lists information concerning trade
Visa Information (U.S. State Department)
International Government Agencies
Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce promoting trade and investment between the United States and Brazil
Chamber of Peruvian Construction known as CAPECO offering services to promote national development and to improve the quality of life of citizens
Organizations
Arizona Department of Commerce extensive information for business people looking for international resources
Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce promoting the success of Hispanic businesses through relationships, development and knowledge
Arizona International Growth Group Blog
Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) members work in the real estate industry that serve the diverse Asian Pacific American market
Border Trade Alliance addresses many cross-border issues between the U.S. and Mexico
Canadian Snowbird Association a national not-for-profit advocacy organization dedicated to actively defending and improving the rights and privileges of traveling Canadians
Colliers International Commercial Real Estate Consultants
Consular Corps of Arizona information on who is represented in Arizona, history, events, members, and sponsors
Federation of International Trade Associations (FITA) is a global trade portal of information on international business
Foreign & Commonwealth Office, London working for the United Kingdom interests for a safe and prosperous world
Hispanic Association of Real Estate Professionals
Inter-American Development Bank news beyond the American soil
International Division of the National Association of Home Builders (IUHF) provides a wide range of services and products for its US and international members
International Union for Housing Finance - a worldwide networking organization that provides the latest developments in housing finance
International Consortium of Real Estate Associations http://www.ired.com/ or http://www.worldproperties.com/aboutICREA.aspx
International Investment Law provides comprehensive guidelines, legal Journals, and Investment Arbitration-Related Databases to professionals with specific needs
National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade dedicated to developing the legal infrastructure to build trade capacity and promote economic development in the
People to People offers a unique experience for international professional exchange
Miscellaneous
Doing Business in International Markets (U.S. Department of State)
International School of Arizona the school’s curriculum emphasizes second language acquisition through immersion
Journal of Commerce an interactive business tool for industry experts who require a resource that will give them the information they need to meet their business goals
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Market ICIWorld Commercial Real Estate Electronic Network
NationMaster offers global statistics, country profiles, and statistics for comparison that can be used in business plans or marketing
Currency
Automatic Currency Exchange the universal currency converter
Cultures
Test your cultural IQ test your cultural knowledge with this online 20 question quiz
Business Etiquette When Working With Other Cultures
Languages
Language Dictionaries (hosted by YourDictionary.com) look up almost any written language from 200 countries in the world
Jennifer’s Language Page – Learn how to say several words and phrases in hundreds of different languages
Travel
The Weather Channel (travel) accurate weather forecasts domestically and internationally
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (for Travelers)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) – for Travelers
Virtual Tourist domestic and international travel guide