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| This is a newsletter published by the Invest in France Agency Nordic countries – The French Government Agency for Nordic Investments in France |
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Business Opportunities in France |
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The Invest in France Agency provides free advice and practical assistance for companies setting up or expanding operations in France. Through our network we get up to date information about business opportunities in France. You will find the latest offers listed below.
If none of the below offers matches your business project, our mission is to find it for you. Please don’t hesitate to contact us in order to define your specific needs and requirements for the French market. |
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| 2006-12-18 |
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Business Opportunity - Take over:
Duralex Site in Rive de Giers in Loire
- 104 employees
- One of Duralex's sites, located in de Rive de Gier in Loire
- Glass production, coloured glass, glass panels
- 5 production lines, 1 electrical kiln 42 sq.m
- The site can be used for solar energy panels
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| 2007-02-19 |
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Business Opportunity - Take over:
HPF digital SA
- Located in Rhône-Alpes
- Main activity: Electronic subcontracter / multimedia integrator
- Turnover: 10 000K€
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France ranks second for capital-risk investments |
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A recent study made by Ernest&Young and Dow Jones Venture One places France on second place, after the UK, in terms of capital-risk investments.
The sector registers a 20% rise for investments in start-ups in France. Mounting to 778.5 million Euros, it is the highest figure since 2001, this when the capital risk investments in Europe has not yet reached the level of 2002. These investments have grown only by 5%, (4.12 billion Euros) compared to 2005, which is two and a half times less than in 2001. The figures confirm the tendencies seen in 2005; the French and European investors are concentrating their investments to a limited number of companies. But they are not refusing early investments anymore, which create a new generation of start-ups. Source: Ernest&Young and Dow Jones Venture One
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Summary:
France ranks second for capital-risk investments
Economic situation
Recent major reforms
France - the tourist's first choice
In brief
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Economic situation |
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The French economy on the growth track
During the first quarter of 2006, the Ministry for the Economy emphasized that the French economy had confounded expert forecast by growing more than 1%. This is the best performance since 2000. With twice the growth recorded in 2005 at the same period, France is now among the most dynamic economies in the Euro zone.
Unemployment
End 2006 the French unemployment rate has been reduced to 8, 6% of the active population, according to the statistics published by The French Ministry of employment. It is the lowest figure since 2000. The number of people immediately available on the work market is 2.09 millions.
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Summary:
France ranks second for capital-risk investments
Economic situation
Recent major reforms
France - the tourist's first choice
In brief
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Recent major reforms |
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According to the latest rankings on ease of doing business published by the World Bank, France has leapt 12 places compared with 2005. As proof of the success of reforms carried out in 2005, it is now 6th among the most reform-minded countries.
Recent major reforms that boost France's attractiveness
Easing the Business License tax: exemption for all new investments by companies in the first three years of amortization
Greater Flexibility in labour law: creation of a "New Recruit Contract" for companies with less than 20 employees, which is more flexible than existing contracts
Tax incentives to R&D: substantial rise for the fundamental or applied research tax credit (recruiting, patents, investments).
More appropriate working hours: the 35-hour week law has been relaxed to make the organization of working time more flexible. Source: IFA
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Summary:
France ranks second for capital-risk investments
Economic situation
Recent major reforms
France - the tourist's first choice
In brief
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France - the tourist's first choice |
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France keeps its place as the number one destination for tourists. The French tourist industry represents 78 million Euros according to the latest figures for 2006, presented by the French government last week. This is a 2, 7% rise compared to 2005.
75% of the tourists are European tourists with the Spanish and Portuguese tourists in top. Even if the Asian tourists on the whole is decreasing, more and more Chinese tourists find their way to France, 600 000 last year.
For more information about the French tourist industry, please visit:
www.franceguide.com |
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Summary:
France ranks second for capital-risk investments
Economic situation
Recent major reforms
France - the tourist's first choice
In brief
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Record investment in vaccines for GSK
The British pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced at the end September its decision to invest 500 million over 5 years in building a new plant near the Saint-Amand-les-Eaux (northern France) site to support the launch of new vaccines. GSK's investment is the largest in the pharmaceutical sector in France in the last ten years and will help create 300 jobs by 2009.
Modern Engineering: first European location in France
The U.S. firm Modern Engineering, specialized in automotive and industrial vehicle engineering, has decide to site its European excellence centre in the Métrotech business park, near Saint-Etienne (Rhône-Alpes region). This investment will open up 158 engineering jobs by 2009, in Modern Engineering's first site in Europe.
A Chinese grand hotel for Paris before 2009
Shangri La, the Chinese leader in Asian five-star hotels, is investing in a 160-room, 7-floor hotel in Paris. This first site in Europe is due for completion by 2008 in former Bonaparte Hotel, and should create 300 new jobs.
Projects galore for Geweiss
The Italian manufacturer of electrical equipment decided in August to extend its site in Liernais, in the central France. Geweiss plans to invest 8.5 million in enlarging its site and another 16 million in upgrading its plant. The firm also plans to locate its European metallurgy centre for the whole group on this same site, after originally thinking about Italy. Source: IFA
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Summary:
France ranks second for capital-risk investments
Economic situation
Recent major reforms
France - the tourist's first choice
In brief
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About Invest in France |
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IFA Nordic Countries
The Invest in France Agency is the official body for international
investments France. Our presence is both regional and worldwide:
17 offices around the world, North America, Asia and Europe.
40 regional agencies in France, including regional development
agencies, chambers of commerce and professional networks.
Our Services:
The Invest in France Agency provides free & confidential
advice and practical assistance for companies setting up or
expanding operations in France.
1. Information on investment issues
The Agency provides complete information for companies setting
up or expanding operations in France. This covers:
Prevailing economic climate
Legal framework and tax laws
Access to markets
Labour productivity
Technological and scientific resources
Labour and social security regulations
Financial aid available at the national and/or regional levels
Introduction to additional sources of financing and more.
2. Customised, confidential and practical assistance
The Agency identifies the most suitable sites to meet the investing
company's strategy, industry and human resources requirements.
The Agency's team of professionals organises visits to short
listed sites, and arranges contacts with local authorities and
service providers. These specialists also provide analysis on:
The local environment in the investor's industry
Data on research and technology centres
Production costs, site advantages
Construction and installation costs
The choice between purchase and rental of business premises
and other relevant considerations
3. Securing public support
In co¬operation with the concerned parties, the Invest in France Agency researches and maximises the financial incentives available for each investment project. We also advise investing firms on tax matters, organises meetings with local officials and assists in administrative procedures.
4. Ongoing assistance
Once the new business is operational, the Agency continues to
provide support to ensure that the unit is profitable by:
Acting as liaison between the company and local authorities.
Assisting expatriates and their families with housing, education,
healthcare and training. |
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Contacts:
The IFA Nordic Team
For any question
contact IFA Nordic:
+46 8 545 85 040
Managing Director:
Didier BOULOGNE
Business Development Managers:
Gilles DEBUIRE
(Norway, Iceland and Sweden)
Anna GYLLENHAMMAR
(Denmark and south Sweden)
Johanna MOCH-GÖTHLIN
(Finland and Stockholm)
Assistant:
Maria OLSSON
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