INFORMATION ABOUT FRANCE

-- APPROACHING FRANCE
France, the fourth largest economy in the world, is an ideal opportunity to conquer the European market. The European Community now counts ten more countries and represents 44,2% of the world Trade (goods and services) and 453 millions consumers. Situated in the middle of these countries, it enjoys genuine economic stability and a strong international reputation in key industrial sectors. With it numerous advantages, France offers a favourable environment to business.
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The French economy is open to trade and investment.

In 2005, FDI inflows in France reached 40 billion euros and France invested 48,6 billion euros abroad.

Indeed, investors appreciate the quality of the French workforce, the high level of research, the mastery of high technology, stability of the currency and a good control of production costs.

Nowadays, France is ranked fourth in the world as host country for direct foreign investment behind Great-Britain, China and the USA. France outflows are destined to Great Britain, Netherlands, Germany or the USA, to name a few.

In addition, the rate of corporate taxation (with a basic rate of 33.3%) is only 2,5% of GDP. France is the second country to host foreign companies corporate headquaters. In 2002, 16 000 foreign companies were registered in France, this figure places the country in the second european position, after Great Britain.

 

 
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To help you in your steps to further commercial development in France: Contact the French Chamber of Commerce in your country.