Foreign Direct Investment

Ohio has attracted foreign direct investment (FDI) from companies in Europe, Asia, and other regions around the world. With the help of JobsOhio, the state’s private nonprofit economic development corporation, international companies can benefit from Ohio’s tailored services and incentives to support foreign investments in the state.

Ohio has several strengths that contribute to success for businesses of all sizes and every industry: Business Climate, Workforce, Location & Infrastructure, as well as Research & Innovation. Since 2013, JobsOhio and its partners have completed over 430 international corporate projects involving $10 billion in capital investment and over 28,000 jobs.

Ohio ranks 4th in the U.S. in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects, according to Site Selection Magazine (2020). Here you will find investment statistics and information on how Foreign Direct Investments are being used throughout the state of Ohio.

Whether you represent a foreign company looking to expand its operations or make further investment in the United States, Ohio has many resources to support your next foreign portfolio investment in our state.