Why choose France?
Every year, around 630 foreign investment projects are launched in France. Some 20,000 international companies have already chosen for France as their business destination. Why choose France? Because it is a land of innovation and creativity centrally located in the heart of Europe that offers a skilled workforce, a high quality of living and competitive business advantages.
France is world's 5th economic power,and one of the most open countries in the world. It has been one of the top host countries of foreign investment for years.
Why choose France?
Not only to taste the "French way of life" but also because France, source of innovation and creativity, benefits from geographical, human and sectorial assets.
World's 5th Largest Economy
With almost 63 million citizens and a surface area of 550,000 km², France is the 5th largest economy in the world, whose GDP reached approximately 2, 515 billion euros in 2007. More than one million businesses have been set up over the past 5 years, which equates to 550 new companies every day. The 20,000 international companies that already operate in France benefit from the many advantages offered by the French economy.
Gateway for Your Business in Europe
Some 10,500 kilometers of motorway, 1 million kilometers of roads, 2,000 kilometers of high-speed train (TGV) tracks and 6 international airports ─ France has one of the highest performing transportation infrastructures in the world, which makes it an ideal gateway into the European Union, the world’s largest market with 493 million consumers.
Productive Workforce
Lazy, on strike or on holiday. Contrary to popular misconceptions, the French work harder and more efficiently than many other countries. With one of the highest productivity rates in the world, lower number of strike days than in the US and relaxed working hour regulations, France offers one of the best GDP rates per working hour in the whole of Europe.
Source of innovation
Frances dedicates almost 2.2% of its GDP to innovation, putting it in 4th place worldwide and ahead of the UK, Spain and Italy. In terms of public spending, France is among the leaders in OECD countries, ahead of the United States.
French Clusters
One of the Lowest Costs of Setting-up
Business start-up costs in France are some of the lowest in Europe. France is ranked 5th in terms of economic attractiveness, after Mexico, Canada, the United States and Australia. Why choose France? Because of its competitive energy, transportation, real estate and employee costs.
Why choose France?
France. Old perceptions. New realities.
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