For UK and Irish businesses expanding into the US, the regulatory landscape can feel complex and high-risk. The choice of location isn’t just about access to customers, it’s about finding a state that acts as a partner, not just a place. That’s exactly what you’ll find in Pennsylvania: a business-friendly environment that reduces friction, supports growth, and welcomes foreign investors with long-term commitment.
Customer Service, Not Red Tape
One of Pennsylvania’s core objectives is to make government work at the speed of business. Through the creation of the Office of Transformation and Opportunity, the state has modernised how businesses engage with public services; putting responsiveness, transparency, and practical solutions front and centre.
Foreign investors benefit from:
- Streamlined permitting processes with clear timelines and guaranteed service standards
- A single point of contact to navigate regulations, tax matters, and expansion support
- Proactive support from state agencies and regional economic development partners
In short, Pennsylvania doesn’t make you chase help, it brings it to your table.
A True Partner for Growth
Pennsylvania understands that inward investment is a relationship, not a transaction. That’s why the Commonwealth is focused on long-term partnerships. UK and Irish firms will find a state that not only helps you land but stays with you through the journey of scaling.
This support includes:
- Access to incentive programmes including job creation grants, R&D tax credits, and site development funding
- Connections to academic and innovation partners, including Penn State, Carnegie Mellon, and the University of Pennsylvania
- Ongoing advice and support from the UK & Ireland-based representative, ensuring help is always within reach and culturally aligned
Reducing Risk for Foreign Businesses
Expanding internationally can feel like a leap. Pennsylvania works to de-risk that leap by offering clarity, consistency, and tailored support.
Key risk-reduction features include:
- Transparent business regulations with no surprises or sudden changes
- A predictable tax environment, with reforms underway to make the system even more competitive
- Strong protections for intellectual property and investment
- A network of trade and industry experts ready to help you make smart, evidence-based decisions
For scale-ups backed by venture capital or private equity, this stability is especially important—ensuring a longer runway, better control of costs, and the confidence to invest with certainty.
If you’re entering the US market, you need more than just customers, you need a location that backs your ambition. In Pennsylvania, foreign investors are not an afterthought. You’re welcomed, supported, and integrated into a thriving economic ecosystem.