Why Start a Business in France

A presentation brought to you by our law firm in France

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A Global Investment Destination

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France has one of the largest consumer markets in the European Union and it is one of the most important countries in Europe and the EMEA region.

The country is a very important exporter of goods in Europe and the rest of the world and many French companies are among the word's greatest.

France’s Good Geographical Position

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France has an excellent location in Europe and it’s capital city, Paris, is not only one of the most popular cities in the world, but also a coveted location for basing company headquarters.

The country is very well connected to the rest of Europe.

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France’s Good Connectivity

Many import and export companies choose to base their businesses in France because of the easy access to other markets.

France has important airports, a high-speed rail network and one of the top ten ports in Europe - Marseille.

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A Large Consumer Market in France

France has the second largest consumer market in Europe, but investors who open a company in France have access to the country’s own internal market.

France is at the heart of the European Union’s consumer market, allowing access to more than 500 million consumers.

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Start-Up Options in France

Foreign investors can choose from several types of companies, according to the size of their company and the future prospects.

The private and public limited liability companies are two of the most popular business forms, with the private one being suited for small or medium-sized companies and start-ups in France.

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Support for Research and Development in France

France is one of Europe’s leading countries for research and development activities. The Government offers several tax incentives for innovative businesses and many foreign companies benefit from these tax advantages every year.

France is also one of the countries in Europe with the most applications for international patents.

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France is Open to Foreign Investments

France is an important recipient of foreign direct investments. The country allows for full company ownership for foreign investors and there are few restricted investment sectors.

The country also welcomes foreign talented workers through a series of special provisions, like the special resident permit for non-EU nationals who become chief executive officers of a French subsidiary.

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The French Workforce

The French workforce is talented and highly productive. The country has renewed business schools and many of the employees have academic education.

The Labour Law in France offers certain advantages to the employee, but also allows the employer a degree of flexibility when negotiating employment contracts.

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Tax Advantages in France

France has signed a large number of double tax treaties. These agreements offer valuable tax advantages for foreign companies and individuals who derive income both from France and from their country of origin.

The Parent-Subsidiary Directive also applies to French subsidiaries.

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Assistance for Company Incorporationin France

France is a leader in innovation with a word class infrastructure.

If you are interested in opening a company here, the experts at our law firm in France can help you with the company incorporation procedure and any legal matters.

Thank you for your attention!

For more information please contact us at:

 (+44)203-287 0408 (for international clients)office@lawyersfrance.eu

http://www.lawyersfrance.eu/

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