2. Basic Attitude  USA welcomes foreign investment  Everybody is encouraged to do business in the US  But - there are restrictions:  National Security  National Recources  Market Protection Basic Attitude Entrepreneurship / Visa Property / Real Estate Import / Export Business Restrictions

3. Entrepreneurship / Visa  Everybody can start his own business  If you want to work there, you need a Visa  Different Types of Visa, e.g.  Investment Visa  Greencard (which grants you almost every civil right) Basic Attitude Entrepreneurship / Visa Property / Real Estate Import / Export Business Restrictions

4. Property / Real Estate  Basically, it is possible for everyone to own RE and grounds  But: restrictions for non-US and non-residents (state-dep.)  Mineral Grounds:  In general - only US citizens  If reciprocity is given: US companies owned by foreigners Basic Attitude Entrepreneurship / Visa Property / Real Estate Import / Export Business Restrictions

5. Import / Export  Obligation to Report $10 000 Import / Export  National Security:  Cryptography  Arms  Market protectionism:  Agriculture  Textiles Basic Attitude Entrepreneurship / Visa Property / Real Estate Import / Export Business Restrictions

6.  Communications  Aviation  Maritime  Energy  Banking Basic Attitude Entrepreneurship / Visa Property / Real Estate Import / Export Business Restrictions