Why France?
Thanks to its economic, industrial and technological strengths, France stands out as a strategic destination for international businesses looking to invest, innovate and expand in Europe.
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1st Country in Europe for foreign investment EY Consulting, 2026
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1st EU country in terms of financial support for R&D in 2025 European commission, 2025
Why choose France?
At the heart of the European market, France boasts internationally recognized structural advantages: a large market, a skilled workforce, high-performing infrastructure and a largely decarbonized energy sector.
Its innovation ecosystem, driven in particular by La French Tech, helps make the country a major player in Europe. As the leading European destination for foreign investment for several years, France offers a favorable environment for anyone looking to start a business, manufacture products and innovate.
Every year, numerous foreign firms choose France to set up a new site, strengthen their European operations or fast-track their growth projects.
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France’s key strengths
Identify the structural strengths that make France attractive to investors.
- Benefit from a dynamic market at the heart of Europe.
- Access skilled talent and a pool of expertise.
- Take advantage of modern and efficient infrastructure.
- Rely on competitive and largely decarbonized energy
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French tech ecosystem and its startups
Explore a rapidly growing technological environment conducive to innovation.
- Integrate into a dynamic tech ecosystem.
- Collaborate with innovative startups.
- Access funding and sector-specific centers of excellence.
- Develop technological projects in Europe.
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Foreign Investment in France
Understand the dynamics of attractiveness and investment trends.
- Analyze investments made in France.
- Compare France’s attractiveness to that of its European competitors.
- Rely on key studies and publications.
- Identify opportunities relating to setting up and development.
Digest
The Digest highlights France’s structural strengths and attractive business environment, which have made it the leading European country for foreign direct investment since 2019.