More than 400 years ago, New York was a trading seaport. Today, trade is still what makes New York, New York – and we are the centre of international trade and commerce. It’s no surprise that many UK firms, including BAE, Cobham and National Grid, have chosen to base their US operations in New York. We have always enjoyed a unique cross-Atlantic relationship, with significant binational and bilateral trade and investment.

We don’t have one State of New York. We’re not one competitive market. We have 10 different regions. And each region is essentially a market and a business centre unto itself. While New York City has been long synonymous with banking, finance, communications, media and entertainment, today’s Empire State offers so much more. And to help you navigate New York’s “new” economy, we’ve launched Global NY, with staff working around the state and around the globe. Global NY has an office in the UK, as well as offices in Canada, China, Israel, Mexico and South Africa.

As Governor, I have made new business creation a priority. For many years, New York had an anti-business reputation and took business for granted. When I came to office, we said we were going to change the entire culture. We cut taxes and aggressively marketed New York, and we’re working with global business leaders to offer them the best deals possible to come here.

Over the past two years, I’ve overseen the creation of START-UP NY, which creates tax-free areas associated with colleges and universities across the state in order to spur economic growth. STARTUP NY may be a great fit for new, innovative and expanding UK businesses looking to operate 100% tax-free for 10 years.

There’s never been a better time to consider New York and to see why so many of your fellow British firms call New York home. British firms in industry sectors ranging from advanced automation, manufacturing and agriculture to biotech, nanotech, photonics and clean technologies – and many others – will find welcoming partners here.

Today, New York is a global leader and innovator in high tech and our innovation ecosystem is unmatched. We have all you need to succeed: abundant raw materials and major-market proximity, all accessible by superior highways, rail, airports and ports; a top-notch, talented workforce; and a state government that understands the importance of global partnerships.

The time has never been better to build your business in New York.

It’s clear that I LOVE NY. I know that you will, too.

Andrew Cuomo
Governor