International Business
For companies looking to establish a U.S. sales office or North American headquarters, Richardson is the best place to locate your business.
Richardson is North Texas’ gateway to global business.
In 2011, Richardson was designated as the International Business Capital of North Texas by the 82nd Texas Legislature — a title earned through decades of strategic growth, international investment, and a highly diverse community. For companies looking to establish a U.S. sales office or North American headquarters, Richardson is the best place to locate your business. We educate, recruit, and provide soft-landing services to make expansion seamless. We also work with state and federal agencies to leverage funding opportunities and navigate the U.S. business landscape.
International Companies
Richardson is home to 60+ foreign-owned companies representing 22 countries, making it one of the most globally connected cities in the DFW Metroplex. Richardson isn’t just a great place for business — it’s a global business destination. Meet the international companies who call Richardson home:
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Australia
- Kalkomey
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Ethiopia
- Mutual Assistance Association For The Ethiopian Community (MAAEC)
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France
- Legrand
- Mycronic ( Vision Inspection Technology, Inc.)
- Nimbix
- Sagemcom
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Germany
- ADVA Optical Networking
- ALDI
- Benning Power Electronics, Inc.
- Claudius Peters Americas Inc.
- Cleanpart South, LLC
- CompuGroup Medical (Aprima Medical Software/eMDs)
- Hanson Aggregates
- ModoPayments LLC
- Adtran
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Japan
- ACCRETECH America
- Advantest America
- FDK America
- Fujitsu America
- Fujitsu Labs of America
- Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc.
- Fujitsu Technology and Business of America
- GlobeRanger (Fujitsu)
- Kyocera America
- Niterra North America (NTK Technologies)
- SHINKO Electric America
- Sony Pictures
- TDK Global
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Korea
- Amx
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Mexico
- Grupo Haddad
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Netherlands
- ALTUM RF
- ASML US, Inc.
- Goliath Games
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Poland
- SolartimeUSA
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Singapore
- IDEX Global Services
- KES Systems
- Olam Group
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Switzerland
- SGS, Inc.
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Sweden
- Ericsson
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United Kingdom
- Cellhire USA, LLC
- Mavenir Systems
- Voss Solutions
- Wireless Cctv, LLC
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Vietnam
- FlashShip
- FPT USA
International Soft Landing Services
For international companies that are ready to explore an expansion into the U.S. market, Richardson offers comprehensive “soft landing” services* to support every stage of your journey.
We can provide a list of resources to assist you in market analysis, business plan review, international business consulting, business development, public relations, and marketing strategies.
We offer targeted, performance-based incentives to help ease the tax burden and lower the overall costs of doing business in North Texas.
From soft landing office and shared spaces to residential and commercial real estate solutions, we provide guidance on spaces that fit your specific needs.
Resources are available to find logistics solutions for your international business needs including transportation, import/export assistance, customs clearance, warehousing, and distribution needs.
Startup Runway is a dynamic incubator dedicated to propelling startups into the U.S. market. In response to the unique challenges that international entrepreneurs face, Startup Runway offers a collaborative environment with access to resources, corporate partners, investors, and industry expertise.
In 2024, the City of Richardson announced a strategic partnership with Startup Runway to enhance international economic ties and continued innovation within the IQ® business community. This collaboration aims to attract international businesses to Richardson, further solidifying its position as a hub for global innovation. For more information about their programs and how they can assist your startup, visit their website at thestartuprunway.com.
We facilitate short-duration visits for businesses, organizations, and universities exploring collaborative opportunities, promotional events related to joint activities, courtesy call visits, and other approved events.
We can help you find expert financial and legal assistance for your business needs, including international banking, legal advice, accounting support, and regulatory guidance.
We’ll help you access business leaders from across the globe to cultivate meaningful connections, foster collaboration, and unlock opportunities for long-term success.
We’ll help connect you with staffing solutions tailored for international businesses including translation and English as a Second Language (ESL) training, contract sales representative assistance, personnel recruiting, and human resources support.
Two of our educational partners offer programs and resources for international business. Please explore these links to learn more:
*Note that the costs of the services listed above may vary. A quotation for each service offered will be provided by each service provider.