Georgia's Global Advantage
Georgia understands what matters to international markets and has the resources in place to help companies scale up quickly in the United States.
50+ years of international partnerships
International companies choose Georgia to expand their businesses thanks to our strategic location – offering easy access to the continental United States – and our deep commitment to building strong partnerships.
With representation in more than a dozen global markets, Georgia understands what it takes for businesses to enter the U.S. market. We have all the resources companies look for when they arrive – including our skilled workforce pipeline, low cost of living, and robust infrastructure for moving goods across the world. More than 60 international diplomatic and trade offices find a second home in Georgia.
Foreign companies continue to choose Georgia to open and expand their businesses.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport serves more than 150 U.S. destinations and more than 70 international destinations in 43 countries.
Georgia is the perfect gateway to the world’s largest consumer market.
Built for global investment
As a global gateway for business, international companies accounted for one in four new locations or expansions in FY 2025, and Georgia facilitated more than $210.7 billion in international trade in 2025. This is in large part thanks to Georgia’s location, world-class infrastructure, and agile business environment.
Robust infrastructure
The Port of Savannah is the fastest growing single-terminal port in the nation, while the Port of Brunswick is the No 1. Ro/Ro port for automotive and heavy equipment. Connections via inland ports, the most extensive rail system in the Southeastern United States, and to 80% of the U.S. market by a two-day drive via highways ensure products move efficiently every day. Plus, the world’s busiest and most efficient airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, connects passengers and freight.
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Speed to market
Georgia consistently ranks as the No. 1 State for Business for a reason, anchored by the state’s business-friendly environment and a smooth permitting process for companies.
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Meet international companies thriving in Georgia.
Hyundai Motor Group
Mercedes-Benz USA
Porsche Cars North America
Toto
Representation across the globe
With international representatives in more than a dozen locations that cover more than 60 markets worldwide, Georgia makes it easy for international companies to establish a personal connection in-market. These partnerships span decades and multiple continents, going back to the establishment of the State of Georgia’s first offices in Japan and Europe more than 50 years ago.
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