Foreign Investment

Welcome to El Paso, Texas: Gateway to the North American Market and Global Business

Welcome to El Paso, a region that wants your business. Located at the U.S.-Mexico border, El Paso offers competitive advantages for foreign investment. With a resilient economy, a growing population, dedicated FDI technical assistance programs and economic incentives available, El Paso is an ideal place to launch and expand your business.
Our region is known for its skilled workforce, expanding infrastructure, and strong cross-border trade partnerships. Whether your business is in technology, manufacturing, logistics or emerging industries, El Paso provides a business-friendly environment with the resources and support to help you succeed. If you're expanding your footprint in North America or looking for a gateway into U.S. and Canadian markets, our city is ready to support your business every step of the way.
Join us in El Paso, where innovation meets opportunity, and success knows no borders.

Investment Opportunities

El Paso is a dynamic economic hub for various industries due to its strategic location, skilled workforce, and strong infrastructures fostering business growth and innovation. Although there are opportunities for all kinds of business, the key sectors the City of El Paso is seeking are:
  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Logistics and Trade
  • Renewable Energy
  • Information Technology
  • Innovation

Transition Assistance Program

Incentives and Support

  • Manufacturing Business Incentive (MBI): Helps manufacturing companies expand their markets or compete on a global scale through the use of El Paso’s Foreign-Trade Zone. The objective is easy: to help business grow by reducing the startup cost and speeding up the approval process for a manufacturing business to set up in FTZ No. 68.
  • Chapter 380 Incentive: Chapter 380 of the Local Government Code authorizes municipalities to offer loans and grants of city funds or services at little or no cost to promote state and local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity. Application
  • Infill Development: Provides provide incentives to promote infill development, reduce sprawl, increase the availability of attainable housing and increase economic activity and vitality throughout the City.
  • Transit-Oriented Development Incentive Policy: Provides financial incentives that create walkable neighborhoods and focuses on compact development around transit stops or stations. Project must include a residential component, either single-use or as part of mixed-use development — Industrial uses are prohibited.
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FDI BOSS Network

The FDI BOSS Network is composed of subject matter experts that can provide assistance for companies seeking to relocate, expand, franchise, seek partnerships and joint ventures. Program participants will have access to support in company formation for non residents, logistics, regulatory compliance, market study, data analytics, visas and permits.

Find Suppliers/New Clients

El Paso provides robust resources to help businesses find clients, secure contracts, and build strong supply chains. The Supply El Paso platform connects companies with local suppliers, regional manufacturers, and service providers while facilitating networking opportunities across various industries. Additionally, the Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS) offers personalized support, helping businesses navigate the contracting process, identify procurement opportunities, and establish reliable partnerships, streamlining operations and fostering growth in the region.

Ready to Elevate Your Business?

Contact us today to discover how FTZ 68 can provide you with the competitive edge you need. Let’s unlock your potential together!