International business in South Carolina
SC Commerce has a long track record of supporting international companies as they establish, relocate and expand operations in South Carolina, with direct access to US and North American markets. Strategically located along the US East Coast between New York and Miami, with a deepwater port on the Atlantic, South Carolina offers direct access to global markets, a highly skilled workforce and a business environment built for sustained growth.
South Carolina is home to a growing base of international companies across manufacturing, logistics and advanced industries.
Landing Pad Program
Whether your business is new to the US or new to South Carolina, the Landing Pad Program provides a single point of contact to help you navigate resources, evaluate opportunities and establish operations with confidence.
Connect with our global team
With a presence in Europe and Asia, South Carolina’s global team provides customized support to international companies, including:
- Trade assistance to support international market access
- Site selection, including identification of suitable communities, sites and buildings
- Workforce and training program coordination
Europe Office
Europe Office
Sergio Domingues
Managing Director, Europe
Japan Office
Japan Office
David Royer
Managing Director, Japan
DLX Building 9F, Nishi-Shinbashi 1-13-1, Minato-ku
Tokyo, 105-0003, Japan
+81 (0)3 5579 9270
Korea Office
Korea Office
Dilshod Akbarov
Managing Director, Korea
Seoul Finance Center, 7F 136 Sejong-daero
Jung-gu, Seoul, 04520
South Korea
+82 (0)70 4322 4415
Taiwan Office
Taiwan Office
Sam Leng
Managing Director, Taiwan
Suite 3, 14F Sun Plaza,
57 Fuxing North Road, Songshan District
Taipei, Taiwan 10595
+886-900-795-615
UK Office
UK Office
Roxana Gonzalez
Managing Director, United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
Additional advisory support includes
Industry and operating cost insights
Guidance on South Carolina’s business environment
Government coordination, language support and local procedures
On-the-ground points of contact
Foreign-affiliated companies that call SC home
International industry throughout SC
Industry webinar videos
Korea: S.C. Advanced Manufacturing Webinar
Japan: Aerospace Composite Material Market Outlook - The Origin of South Carolina
India: Opportunities in S.C. Life Sciences
S.C. Introduction to the Life Sciences Industry
South Carolina Introduction for Scandinavian Firms
Europe: Aviation Industry Perspective Webinar
Japan: S.C. Commerce/JETRO - Digital Investment Initiative for U.S. State Governments
Korea: S.C. Healthcare Webinar
India: Opportunities in S.C. Aerospace and Defense
China: Investment for Opportunities in S.C.
Europe: S.C. Life Science Industry
Korea: Investment Opportunities in S.C.
(Korean & English)
Europe: S.C. Agribusiness Sector Webinar
India: S.C. Chemicals and Plastics Sector
Europe: S.C. Automotive Industry Webinar
India: Opportunities in S.C. Textiles
