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The U.S.-Bermuda diplomatic relationship is a positive one of long standing. In the 17th century, Bermuda shipped provisions to the struggling colonial settlement of Virginia, which was desperately in need of sustenance. By the end of Bermuda’s first decade, the islanders had become dependent on trade with their thriving Virginia neighbors. Today, the United States continues to be Bermuda’s primary trading partner, accounting for over 80% of Bermuda’s imports. The trade relationship is so well established that most Bermudian businesses and wholesalers have long-term affiliations with U.S. suppliers.
The Consulate aims to support U.S. commercial interests in Bermuda. In addition to responding to specific questions from U.S. companies interested in doing business in Bermuda, the Consulate prepares two reports which are available online, the Investment Climate Report and the Country Commercial Guide, which are intended to help American businessmen who wish to export goods to Bermuda or otherwise do business on the island.
Other sections of our website that you might find useful include: exporting to Bermuda, doing business in the United States, economic data and reports, key business links, frequently asked questions, commercial opportunities, and upcoming events. If you still have questions, please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.
Karen Grissette
U.S. Consul General to Bermuda
E-mail: HamiltonConsulate@state.gov
U.S. Consulate in Bermuda General Switchboard
Consulate Phone: (441) 295-1342
Consulate Fax: (441) 295-1592
Getting Started with U.S. Commercial Service
The U.S. Commercial Service (CS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, offers companies a full range of expertise in international trade. Companies can find assistance locally in more than 100 U.S. Commercial Service offices nationwide and in more than 70 international offices.
If you are considering doing business in Bermuda, there are some steps you may wish to consider as you get started.
Getting Started with the Department of Agriculture
The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) links U.S. agriculture to the world to enhance export opportunities and global food security. In addition to its Washington, D.C. staff, FAS has a global network of 98 offices covering 177 countries. These offices are staffed by agricultural attachés and locally hired agricultural experts who are the eyes, ears, and voice for U.S. agriculture around the world. FAS staff identify problems, provide practical solutions, and work to advance opportunities for U.S. agriculture and support U.S. foreign policy around the globe.
These reports on market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business customs prepared at U.S. Embassies worldwide by the Department of Commerce Department, Department of State, and other U.S. agencies’ professionals.
The U.S. Department of State’s Investment Climate Statements provide country-specific information on the business climates of more than 170 countries and economies. They are prepared by economic officers stationed in embassies and posts around the world and analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses of all sizes.
Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)
In 1985, the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), a joint venture between the Department of State and the U.S. private sector, created by then Secretary of State George P. Shultz under the Federal Advisory Committee Act to interact on overseas security problems of mutual concern. Objectives of this joint venture are: to establish a continuing liaison between security officials in both the private and public sector; to provide for regular exchanges of information concerning developments in the overseas security environment; recommend methods for planning and implementation of security programs abroad; and recommend methods to mitigate risks to American private sector interests worldwide. These objectives remain in the current OSAC Charter.
Since its inception, SelectUSA has facilitated more than $78 billion in investment, creating and/or retaining over 95,000 U.S. jobs. In fiscal year 2019 alone, SelectUSA facilitated more than $18.5 billion in investment. We work with the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service and entities across government to facilitate job-creating business investment into the United States and raise awareness of the critical role that economic development plays in the U.S. economy.
Please call: 1 (441) 335-3828
Outside of Office Hours, contact: 1 (441) 335-3828
Outside of Bermuda: 1 (441) 335-3828
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