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New Websites for Foreign Investors
Last Modified at:20-Aug-2008
New Websites for Foreign Investors The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor has recently launched new websites for two authorities serving international trade and foreign investors wishing to invest in Israel: the Industrial Cooperation Authority and the Foreign Trade Administration.

About the Industrial Cooperation Authority
The Industrial Cooperation Authority initiates, coordinates and monitors industrial and commercial cooperation between Israeli and foreign companies. ICA assists overseas companies in forming appropriate partnerships in Israel, helps foreign businessman to locate suitable Israeli manufacturers for their products, or strategic partnerships for joint ventures, outsourcing, R&D and more. All services are provided free of charge

ICA offers expertise and advice about how an industrial cooperation undertaking should be carried out, and provides necessary information about Israeli industry.

On ICA’s new website you will find:
 Information about ICA, it’s mission, policy and aims
 ICA’s business card, a concise directory of ICA personnel and offices
 Israel Industry Directory
 Reviews of the Israeli economy and industries, starting with general overviews such as The Israeli Economy at a Glance, and specific reviews of a variety of industries from aerospace to water
 News and events of interest
 Success stories
 Useful links
 Additional relevant government bodies and tools for investing in Israel
 ICA forms (available for download)

The Foreign Trade Administration
The Foreign Trade Administration (FTA) is responsible for managing and directing the international trade policy of the State of Israel. The administration’s main areas of activity include:
 Promotion of trade and export, initiating and maintaining trade agreements for the improvement of Israel’s trade conditions.
 Attracting and encouraging foreign investments.
 Creating strategic cooperation with foreign companies.

FTA’s new website
On FTA’s new website, aside from general information about the FTA and its activities, you will find:
 Information for Israeli businesses: exporting and importing products, Israel’s trade policy and agreements, Ministry assistance and programs.
 Information for Foreign businesses: events and conferences in Israel as well as general information about Israel and about exporting to and investing in Israel.
 Information for Press, Government and NGO’s: Regional cooperation materials, ministry publications, OECD and WTO materials, trade policy and agreements, consumer protection publications

It is also possible to locate relevant information according to topic:
 Israel’s trade policy and agreements
 Economic Indicators of Israel
 News and Updates

Further information and resources for investors are available on the gov.il investor section and the website of the Investment Promotion Center.


 Industrial Cooperation Authority
 Foreign Trade Administration
 The Investment Promotion Center
 gov.il investor section
 The Israel Export & International Cooperation Institute
 Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor
 Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce

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