INFORMATION ABOUT FRANCE

-- APPROACHING FRANCE
France, the fourth largest economy in the world, is an ideal opportunity to conquer the European market. The European Union, enlarged with 10 countries, 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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5 REASONS TO DEVELOP YOUR BUSINESS IN FRANCE
 
It is very open to international business
France is the third investor in the world behind the USA. France is in bussiness with its European partners : 70%.
 
It has a work force which is competitive, qualified and productive
It has the second highest productivity per industrial worker in the world. The French work force is adaptable and creative thanks to a high level of training and education.
 
France is a high tech country supporting research and development.
The half of european R & D centers are located in France. The R&D activity is one of the most important in Europe and the tax law is favorable to the setting-up of R&D centers.
France is particularly well known in electronics (smart cards), transportation (the TGV), precision managing of the electronic spectrum (optoelectronics, under sea electronics) …
 
A very competitive initial set-up cost
Compared to other European countries, France has cheap and abundant energy and very competitive and developed telecommunications.
 
International transportation platform
It benefits from a complete and efficient infrastructure thanks to its fast and wide spread rail system, its excellent roads and highway networks, as well as its constantly developing airports.

 

 
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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.