Doing Business in France
Investing in France has many advantages. With more than 68.5 million people, and the second largest market in Europe, France is critical for most global companies. As a location, France offers a predictable and transparent legal system, outstanding infrastructure, and access to one of the world’s most lucrative consumer markets.
Economy: Take advantage of the seventh largest economy in the world, with a GDP of approximately € 2 600 billion.
Consumer market: global companies operate in France to be closer to their suppliers and customers within a dynamic marketplace.
Research and Development: France offers the most generous research & development tax treatment for companies.
Technology: French companies are leaders in breakthrough technology and innovation in key industries ranging from electronics, transportation, tourism, food processing and luxury.
Productive Workforce: investors in France gain access to a highly productive and adaptable workforce. The French workforce ranks as one of the best educated, most productive, and most innovative in the world.
Transportation/ Infrastructure: France has one of the largest paved roadway systems, railway networks, and number of airports in the world. Its strategic location serves as a hub to address both eastern and western European markets.
Dynamic service sector: an increasingly large share of economic activity relies on services and internet technology, and it accounted for a large part of job creation in recent years.
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