A strategic choice
Investing in France means choosing one of Europe’s most attractive markets. With a robust economy, a strategic location at the heart of the European market, high-performing infrastructure and a highly skilled workforce, France offers an ideal environment to develop and fast-track your growth.
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I am recruiting international talent
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I am recruiting my teamSetting up a business in France
Creating a business in France
- Legal status
- Administrative procedures
- Key steps to getting started quickly
Find out about taxation in France
- Corporate tax
- Other taxes
- Securing your business setup
Understanding employment law
- Recruiting your employees
- Organizing the employment relationship
- Discovering social dialogue
Understanding social protection
- Find out more about social security
- Registering an employee
- Posting/Seconding employees
Recruiting internationally
- Visas and residence permits
- Personal taxation
- Social security
- Living in France
Business France, a key partner for foreign businesses in France
Business France supports foreign businesses and investors looking to invest in France and develop their activities in the French and European markets.
This website is for company directors, investors, international development managers and human resources teams looking for reliable information to establish a subsidiary in France and recruit staff.
Here you will find practical information to understand the business environment in France, anticipate the key steps and ensure your investment in France is a success.
Our services
Find out about our servicesDedicated to the international development of the French economy
Business France supports French firms in their international development and assists foreign investors with their projects to set up operations and create jobs in France.
Successfully set up and expand your operations in France
We identify foreign businesses with investment projects, which create value and jobs, and support them in conjunction with our regional partners.
A network of public and private partners to manage your project
Alongside our public partners and private stakeholders, we support you at every stage of your project in France and connect you with the right contacts to maximize your efforts.
Key sectors for investment in France
France actively supports strategic sectors with strong growth potential: artificial intelligence, healthcare and biotechnology, aerospace, batteries and electric mobility, renewable energy and agriculture and agri-food
Find out more about the sectorsKey figures
1st Country in Europe for foreign investment EY Consulting, 2025
2nd European country by GDP in 2024 Eurostat, 2026
4th European country for goods exports in 2024 Eurostat, 2026
54€ Bn Investment in disruptive technologies via the “France 2030” plan SGPI, 2026
France’s economic position
Discover the key economic indicators describing France’s attractiveness.
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France maintains its first place in ESNA’s 2025 ranking
For the third consecutive year, France is in first place in the European Startup Nations Alliance (ESNA) 2025 report with an overall score of 95% (up 2% compared to 2024).
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The French Tech 2030 cohort of 2025 announced
Congratulations to the new cohort of French Tech 2030!
