Commercial Services

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The U.S. Commercial Service in Prague offers a variety of programs and services to assist American firms interested in entering the Czech market. CS Prague is part of U.S. Department of Commerce's international network of trade specialists throughout the world. In the Czech Republic, as in other locations, the Commercial Service helps U.S. companies compete more effectively by providing information on the Czech market, locating agents and distributors, providing trade leads and counseling on business opportunities, trade barriers and business prospects.

The trade specialists of the U.S. Commercial Service Prague can help explain who's who and what's what in the Czech Republic. Timely market information is still one of the most valuable commodities in Central Europe, and our trade specialists follow key sectors in Czech industry to up-to-date on the current market conditions. Through their own research and wide range of contacts, these commercial specialists provide valuable and informative reports that are available by visiting or contacting the CS office. If specialized information, that is not readily on hand, is requested, CS - Prague's Market Research Service can provide answers. This service offers the flexibility necessary to tailor information to meet the specific needs of U.S. business representatives.

Gold Key Service is a special program to help U.S. companies approach potential distributors, agents, representatives or joint venture partners in the shortest time possible. With four weeks advance notice, Gold Key contractors will conduct market research, contact potential candidates, gather company profiles and arrange appointments with selected firms on the basis of the requested criteria.

BuyUSA.com is an international electronic marketplace - a one-stop export assistance web site brings U.S. and international companies together to export U.S. products and services. BuyUSA.com distinguishes itself from other web sites because it integrates the one-on-one export counseling of U.S. Commercial Service - the mortar - with the latest in B2B technology for competing in today's global e-economy the click. BuyUSA.com offers on-line services to locate international business partners and complete the export transaction, as well, as access to local trade experts for additional export counseling.
You can visit the web sites BuyUSA.com anytime and free of charge.

Commercial News USA (CNUSA) is an export magazine of U.S. companies looking for international agents, distributors, representatives or partners. This monthly publication is distributed for free in 145 countries to targeted companies interested in U.S. products or services. U.S. companies can contact their local U.S. Export Assistance Center. Czech companies interested in U.S. products or services can receive a free subscription to Commercial News USA by contacting Ivo Hofman.

The International Partner Search (IPS) helps you find potential agents, distributors or other partners without even leaving the U.S. We will contact a large group of potential Czech partners using the marketing materials you provide, and then identify the companies that are interested and capable of becoming a viable representative for you in the Czech Republic. The IPS report on these companies includes:

* Contact information and basic business profile on as many as five potential Czech companies and representatives
* Each company's opinion on the market for your product and/or service
* The U.S. Commercial Service staff's opinion on the contacts's level of interest and overall suitability
* Competition from local or third-country firms

Each IPS report is delivered within 30 working days. Cost of this program is $500 for each category of business partner. To order an International Partner Search for the Czech Republic, please contact Hana.Obrusnikova@.mail.doc.gov

To learn more about the U.S. Commercial Service Prague, as well as other Commercial Service offices worldwide, please view trade.gov, which offers a wealth of information. CS Prague can be contacted directly via telephone (+420 2 5753 1162), fax (+420 2 5753 1165) or e-mail prague.office.box@mail.doc.gov