The American Chamber of Commerce in Austria (AmCham Austria) promotes the expansion and strengthening of trade and commerce relations between Austria and the US. Established in 1960, AmCham Austria serves as the official representative of the Austro-American business community. As a non-profit organization AmCham Austria is independent and nonpolitical. AmCham Austria is part of the global AmCham network present in more than 100 countries and headquartered in Washington D.C. AmCham Austria assumes the role of an active lobbyist for US companies which have established branches in Austria and for Austrian companies that have commercial relations and interests in the United States. Secondly, AmCham promotes new business relationships of American companies in Austria and vice versa.