Created almost two decades ago, OFII is a business association in Washington D.C. representing the unique issues of U.S. subsidiaries of companies headquartered abroad. OFII's Member Companies range from medium-sized enterprises to some of the largest firms in the United States. Please contact us with any questions.

The Congressional Quarterly Weekly profiled OFII in a July 11, 2005 article by Jill Barshay.

Educate the public and policy makers about the positive role U.S. subsidiaries play in the American economy.

OFII works to educate policy makers and the public about the important contributions U.S. subsidiaries make to the American economy. OFII is a clearinghouse for statistical information (both government and private data) on the role of international investment in the United States. OFII frequently commissions its own reports to help highlight U.S. subsidiaries' benefits.

Ensure U.S. subsidiaries are not discriminated against in state or federal law.

When U.S. subsidiaries are under threat in the U.S. legislative or regulatory process, OFII is an aggressive and effective advocate for fair, non-discriminatory treatment. With over 135 member companies, OFII has a constituent relationship with nearly every politician in America. OFII's efforts to ensure non-discriminatory treatment for U.S. subsidiaries rely on a number of activities:

Monitoring — OFII's staff and team of experts closely tracks policy and political developments of importance to U.S. subsidiaries;

Reporting — OFII informs members about issues that may affect their U.S. operations. This timely and thorough information helps member companies understand the impact of a particular policy proposal on their business.

Lobbying — When an issue is targeted for OFII action, a strategy is developed and carried out for modifying the legislative and/or regulatory proposals.

Provide peer-to-peer forums on issues unique to U.S. subsidiaries.

Even though participants represent companies in a variety of industries, senior executives gain worthwhile insight from talking with colleagues about their distinct responsibilities at U.S. subsidiaries. These conferences also help OFII to focus on issues identified in these discussions as most critical to the business of our member companies. Currently, OFII holds annual conferences for CEOs, General Counsel, Senior Tax, CFOs and Communications Executives.