Doing Business in France

Why France such a great place to do business?

Investing in France has many advantages. With more than 67 million people and the second
largest market in Europe, France is a critical place for most global companies. As a
place to do business, France offers a predictable and transparent legal system, outstanding
infrastructure, and access to one of the world’s most lucrative consumer market.

ECONOMY

France has the seventh largest economy in the world, with a GDP of approximately € 2 779 billion

CONSUMER MARKET

Global companies operate in France to be closer to their suppliers and customers in a dynamic market.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

France is the country that offers the most generous R&D tax treatment for companies.

French companies are leaders in breakthrough technology and innovation in key industries ranging from electronics, transportation, tourism, food processing, 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 system, railway network, 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 rely on services and internet technology and it accounted for a large part of job creation in recent years.