Make a French Start

Forvis Mazars and Business France combined their expertise to help foreign investors and entrepreneurs who want to settle and develop in France.

In a constantly evolving economic environment, investing in France can be a real challenge: new regulations, complex taxation, and specific labor laws… These are all key areas you need to master to ensure your project's success.

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What you'll find inside:

  • Proven strategies to structure your business effectively
  • Competitive advantages offered by the French framework
  • A breakdown of recent tax and labor reforms
  • Practical advice to navigate employment law, corporate taxation, and public funding opportunities

 

Three booklets to guide you

Setting up business in France

10 insights to grow your business in France

Find practical advice and answers related to taxation, employment regulation, state aid and business law.

Business taxation in France

The main insights to grow your business in France

Discover how to make the most of the French tax environment and to make your investment a success.

Labor Legislation in France

10 insights to grow your business in France

Find out how to benefit from ambitious structural and policy reforms developed for international companies.


In a world where the economy is global, investment remains deeply rooted in the local. Establishing a presence in a foreign country for the first time means stepping into the unknown—language, culture, business practices, regulatory framework… everything shifts.

​To succeed, it’s essential to understand the key performance drivers and local market dynamics, as well as the latest developments in France’s business environment.

 

Attractivity

1st  European host country for foreign investment since 2019

France remains a top destination in Europe for foreign investment that generates jobs, and leads the way in industrial and R&D projects—confirming its strong appeal.

In 2024, 1,688 investment decisions were recorded in France by foreign companies. These projects are expected to create or preserve 37,787 jobs over the next three years.

 

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Setting up business in France 2025
Business taxation in France 2025
Labor Legislation in France 2025

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