France is an attractive location for foreign investment for several reasons: 1) It has a large economy and is centrally located for access to other European, African, and Middle Eastern markets. 2) It is open to foreign investment and has a strong presence of foreign companies. 3) It has high-quality infrastructure including transportation networks. The document outlines 10 reasons why investing in France offers opportunities such as access to skilled labor, incentives for innovation and R&D, and ongoing economic reforms.
France is an attractive location for foreign investment for several reasons: 1) It has a large economy and is centrally located for access to other European, African, and Middle Eastern markets. 2) It is open to foreign investment and has a strong presence of foreign companies. 3) It has high-quality infrastructure including transportation networks. The document outlines 10 reasons why investing in France offers opportunities such as access to skilled labor, incentives for innovation and R&D, and ongoing economic reforms.
France is an attractive location for foreign investment for several reasons: 1) It has a large economy and is centrally located for access to other European, African, and Middle Eastern markets. 2) It is open to foreign investment and has a strong presence of foreign companies. 3) It has high-quality infrastructure including transportation networks. The document outlines 10 reasons why investing in France offers opportunities such as access to skilled labor, incentives for innovation and R&D, and ongoing economic reforms.
France is an attractive location for foreign investment for several reasons: 1) It has a large economy and is centrally located for access to other European, African, and Middle Eastern markets. 2) It is open to foreign investment and has a strong presence of foreign companies. 3) It has high-quality infrastructure including transportation networks. The document outlines 10 reasons why investing in France offers opportunities such as access to skilled labor, incentives for innovation and R&D, and ongoing economic reforms.
• At the heart of the largest single market in the
world with over 500 million consumers
• An Ideal hub to access EMEA markets – the
Mediterranean, Africa and the Middle East
• 6th largest exporter of goods and 4th largest
exporter of services 2. AN OPEN COUNTRY TO INVESTMENT
• Leading country in Europe for FDI in industry
• Europe 2nd largest recipient of cumulative FDI ($721 bns)
• Strong presence of foreign companies in France
• 20,000 foreign companies doing business in France • 2 million people employed 3. HIGH LEVEL INFRASTRUCTURES
• Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, 2nd busiest in Europe
• Paris-Le Bourget, Europe’s leading business airport
• The largest road network in Europe
• The 2nd largest high-speed rail network in Europe
4. COMPETITIVE SET UP COSTS
• Set-up and operating costs lower in France than in the
United States, Germany and Japan (KPMG,2014)
• Competitive electricity rates for manufacturers in Europe
with an efficient and reliable electrical grid
• 3rd largest European producer of renewable energies
• 77 % of French electricity is generated from nuclear
technology 5. A PRODUCTIVE WORKFORCE
• France is ranked 1th in Europe for hourly labor productivity
• 44% of 25-34 year olds are higher-education graduates
• 3rd in the world for attracting foreign students
• 1st in Europe for management masters degree (Financial Time)
6. THE PLACE TO INNOVATE
• 6th in the world for gross domestic expenditure on R&D
• France’s R&D tax credit, among the most generous in
the world. 30% of R&D expenses up to €100 million
• World’s largest incubator with 1000 start-ups (Halle
Freyssinet, Paris, 2016)
• 86 technological firms among the 500 most innovative in
the world (Deloitte) 7. ECONOMIC & SOCIAL REFORMS
• The Employment Act responds to the needs of companies
to adjust workforce more easily
• The Responsibility and Solidarity Pact simplify paperwork
and reduce labor costs • €30 billion reduction in labor costs by 2016 • Lower corporate tax to 28% by 2020 • 200 measures to simplify administrative procedures
• The Growth and Economic Activity Bill stimulates growth,
investment and employment 8. A GROWING GULF PRESENCE