What Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce does

The Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is a not-for-profit membership institution founded in New York in 1959 to facilitate bilateral trade and commercial relations between Spain and the United States. It is officially recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Economy, Commerce, and Enterprise as a chamber of commerce of Spain, and serves as a designated U.S. agent for Spanish companies before the FDA and as a U.S. Department of State-authorized sponsor for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program. The organization operates two U.S. offices — headquarters at 80 Broad Street in New York and a regional office at 2414 Tangley Street in Houston — and maintains a membership of 450-550+ companies spanning banking, energy, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food and beverage, infrastructure, and professional services, including Santander, Johnson & Johnson, BBVA, Grifols, Zimmer Biomet, Repsol, and Avangrid.

The Chamber's core offerings are organized as an integrated service portfolio: market research and market information (tailored market studies, partner identification, trade show support), a Business Center (office and meeting rentals, mail-drop services), advertising and marketing platforms (e-blasts, newsletters, online directories reaching 15,000+ business executives), trade missions and trade show support, the U.S. FDA Agent Service (mandatory facility registration under the Bioterrorism Act), publications, a Job Bank, and the J-1 Visa Program. These are bundled into four annual membership tiers — Silver ($1,500), Gold ($2,200), Platinum ($5,000), and Patron (contact for pricing) — with benefits scaling across event guests, marketing exposure, J-1 priority processing, and dedicated meeting room access. The Chamber organizes 70+ events annually, including Annual Galas, Spain-U.S. Business Forums held across seven Spanish cities, Energy Transition Symposia, Infrastructure Symposia, and regional forums.

Revenue is generated through six streams: recurring membership dues (subscription), event registration and sponsorship fees (transactional — gala tickets from $100 to $2,500, sponsorship tables $15,000-$50,000), J-1 visa processing fees (professional services, $75-$2,000 per transaction), market research and consulting, Business Center rentals, and FDA agent service fees. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors composed of executives from member companies, chaired by Alan D. Solomont (former U.S. Ambassador to Spain and Andorra), with Marco Antonio Achon (Head of Santander Corporate & Investment Banking US) serving as President. The Chamber is not privately held in the conventional sense — it is an independent nonprofit with no equity funding, no subsidiaries, and no reported acquisitions or divestitures.

Name

Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

Website

https://spainuscc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit founded in 1959 that facilitates bilateral trade between Spain and the United States through tiered membership (450-550+ corporate members), 70+ annual events, regulatory services (FDA agent, J-1 visa sponsorship), and market research.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

West New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees at four tiers: Silver ($1,500), Gold ($2,200), Platinum ($5,000), and Patron (contact for pricing). Membership provides access to networking events, business services, trade missions, marketing platforms, and member-to-member discounts.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue from event registrations including galas, symposiums, forums, and networking events. Tickets range from $100 for forum registration to $2,500 for VIP gala tickets. Sponsorship tables available at $15,000 (sponsor), $30,000 (patron), and $50,000 (chair table).
3. J-1 Visa Program Processing Fees: Processing fees for J-1 visa sponsorship: J-1 Visa up to 6 months ($2,000), J-1 Visa more than 6 months ($2,000), J-2 Visa ($800), Extension ($500), Travel Validation ($75), Reprinting ($300).
4. Market Research Services: Tailored market studies and research services for companies assessing U.S. market competitiveness. Services include market size analysis, competitive product pricing studies, distribution partner identification, and market entry strategy consulting.
5. Business Center Services: Office space rentals, meeting room rentals, mail-drop services, and dedicated phone lines for member companies establishing presence in the U.S. market.
6. FDA Agent Services: Acting as U.S. agent for Spanish companies before the FDA for mandatory facility registration and import requirement guidance under the Bioterrorism Act requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit membership institution founded in 1959 that facilitates business and commercial relations between Spain and the United States through tiered annual memberships, market research and trade mission services, FDA agent representation for Spanish exporters, J-1 visa sponsorship for exchange visitors, a physical business center offering office rentals, and over 70 annual networking events including galas, symposia, and forums.

Product overview

The Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit membership institution offering a comprehensive suite of business services organized as an integrated service portfolio. The core offerings include Market Research and Market Information services for business intelligence, a Business Center providing physical office infrastructure, Advertising and Marketing Platforms for brand promotion, Trade Missions and Trade Show Support for market expansion, the U.S. FDA Agent Service for regulatory compliance, Publications for business directories, and Events and Networking opportunities. Membership tiers (Silver, Gold, Platinum, Patron) provide access to these services along with specialized J-1 Visa Program sponsorship and a Job Bank for career services. The organization connects Spanish and U.S. businesses through 70+ annual events and maintains offices in New York and Texas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Membership Levels (Silver, Gold, Platinum, Patron) Four-tier annual membership program providing access to networking events, business services, trade missions, marketing platforms, career center, J-1 visa priority processing, FDA agent representation, and member-to-member discounts.
• Market Research Personalized market studies assessing member products or services competitiveness within the U.S. market, including market size, product specifications, pricing, trends, and distribution partner identification.
• Market Information Guidance and technical support for navigating Spanish and U.S. markets, connecting companies with local partners, suppliers, distributors, and providing information about trade shows, investment opportunities, and legal/finance matters.
• Business Center Desk and furnished office space rentals for short-term visits and long-term use, meeting room rentals, mail-drop services, and dedicated phone lines with answering services for companies establishing U.S. presence.
• Advertising and Marketing Platforms Promotional events, sponsorship opportunities, e-newsletters to 15,000+ business executives, dedicated e-blasts, website advertising, member perks programs, online membership directories, and social media promotion services for member brand building.
• Trade Missions Market expansion assistance for Spanish and U.S. companies, connecting them with optimal partners including agents, brokers, distributors, importers, and strategic business enterprises, with face-to-face meeting support.
• Trade Show Support Preparation services for trade show attendance including advance research, targeting potential business partners, scheduling appointments with decision makers, and providing logistical, staffing, and marketing support for exhibitors.
• U.S. FDA Agent Service U.S. agent representation for Spanish companies before the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), managing mandatory facility registrations and furnishing vital import requirement details for food, medical devices, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical exports under the Bioterrorism Act.
• Publications FDA Prior Notice of Imported Foods publications and customized business listings tailored to client requirements, including business directories with contact information and service area details.
• Job Bank Employment support services connecting companies with job openings to individuals seeking employment through member companies, with job posting and resume upload capabilities.
• J-1 Visa Program Exchange Visitor Program authorized by U.S. Department of State, offering DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility for interns and trainees, with processing fees from $75 (travel validation) to $2,000 (standard J-1 visa), plus extensions and reprints.
• Events and Networking 70+ annual events including Annual Galas, Spain-U.S. Business Forums, symposia on energy transition and infrastructure, webinars, membership meetings, and recognition awards bringing together business leaders from Spain, U.S., and Latin America.

Quantifiable outcome

• Record year with more than 550 members and 39 events supported
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Baker McKenziecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaker McKenzie serves as a key legal partner and contributor to Chamber events and programs, hosting the 2026 Annual Membership Meeting at their New York office. The firm provides legal expertise on Spain-U.S. business matters and cross-border transactions.
• IESE Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIESE Business School co-hosts the Barometer Presentation on Spanish Investment in the United States at their New York campus, contributing academic research and business intelligence to the Chamber's programming.
• DLA PipercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDLA Piper sponsors Chamber events including the Latin America Forum and Barometer Presentation. Francisco Cerezo serves as Partner and Chair of the U.S./Latin America Practice, contributing expertise on cross-border transactions and corporate matters.
• Japan SocietysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for the Latin America, United States, and Spain in the Global Economy Forum held at Japan Society's facility in New York City.
• Iberia AirlinessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerIberia serves as sponsor for Chamber events and programs, supporting the Latin America Forum. The airline facilitates business travel between Spain and the U.S. for Chamber members.
• Spanish Ministry of Economy, Commerce, and EnterprisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial recognition as a chamber of commerce of Spain by the Ministry provides governmental backing and credibility. The Chamber participates in programs supported by EU funding and Spanish government initiatives.
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber acts as official U.S. agent for Spanish companies before the FDA for mandatory facility registration under the Bioterrorism Act. This is a formal regulatory relationship enabling Spanish exporters to meet FDA compliance requirements.
• U.S. Department of StatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber is officially authorized and designated by the U.S. Department of State to issue DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, operating as legal sponsor during participants' stay.

Scale indicators7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Chamber of Commerce in Spain (AmCham Spain): The mirror counterpart of the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce, AmCham Spain represents U.S. companies doing business in Spain and offers the same membership, event, and trade-facilitation model in reverse — the most directly comparable peer.
• British-American Business (BAB): A bilateral UK-U.S. membership organization offering networking events, trade advocacy, and member services — structurally and operationally analogous to the Spain-U.S. Chamber, making it a clean comparable for membership economics and event-driven GTM.
• German-American Chamber of Commerce (GACC New York): Bilateral chamber facilitating German-U.S. trade with tiered membership, trade missions, and event programming; operates a New York presence similar to the subject and shares the same member-services playbook.
• French-American Chamber of Commerce: Another bilateral European-U.S. chamber with tiered corporate membership, networking events, and trade-facilitation services — directly comparable in scale, business model, and target member profile.
• Italian-American Chamber of Commerce: Bilateral Italy-U.S. chamber providing membership services, trade missions, and cultural-business events — matches the subject's positioning as a country-pair business facilitator in the U.S.
• US-China Business Council: Bilateral advocacy and member-services organization for U.S.–China commercial relations; comparable in mission (facilitating cross-border business) and member profile (multinational corporates), though larger in scale and policy-orientation.
• European-American Business Council: U.S.-based organization promoting transatlantic commercial ties between Europe and the U.S.; close thematic and operational analogue to the subject chamber, with similar corporate-member and event-driven model.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: The largest U.S. business association; not country-pair focused but competes for the same corporate-membership wallet and offers overlapping event, advocacy, and networking capabilities on a much broader scale.
• Council of the Americas: Hemispheric business organization covering the Americas including Spain-relevant trade corridors; comparable in membership-driven trade advocacy and event programming but operating at a regional rather than bilateral scope.

Others

• Japan Society: Named venue partner of the subject Chamber and a New York-based bilateral facilitator for U.S.–Japan business and cultural exchange — adjacent rather than directly competitive, but a useful reference for how country-pair institutions monetize programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/spainuschamber
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/SpainUSChamberofCommerce
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-spain---us-chamber-of-commerce-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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