France and the EU

Latest business news about France and the European Union.

Access to finance — 13 June 2012, 00:22 CET

Entrepreneurs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have access to only quite limited financial resources. To help them, France offers many sources of financial support.

Marseille European Capital of Culture for France in 2013 — 18 September 2008, 13:46 CET

The jury responsible for assessing the applications for the title of "European Capital of Culture 2013", which met on16 September in Paris recommends that the title be bestowed on Marseille for France. Four cities were still in contention after the preselection meeting last December: Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille and Toulouse. The choice of Marseille should be formally endorsed by the Council of Ministers of the European Union in May 2009.

The Best Places to Buy a Home in France — 12 February 2008, 13:59 CET

Essential reading for anyone planning to buy a home in France and the only book designed to help readers find the perfect location for a home and save endless weeks of research.

France and the euro — 03 February 2008, 23:46 CET

France is a founding member of the European Union and was one of the first-wave EU countries to adopt the euro on 1 January 1999.

Find an office in France — 31 August 2006, 23:01 CET

Instant Offices France

France country profile — 08 June 2012, 16:24 CET

France is one of the largest countries in Europe, stretching from the North Sea to the Mediterranean. France is a founder Member State of the European Union.

Firmafrance — 07 August 2006, 17:40 CET

Firmafrance.com was launched in France on Wednesday the 25th June 2003 by Ubifrance, the French Agency for international business development, and the French weekly magazine on topical industrial news, l'Usine Nouvelle. It is the first and only B2B website which brings together 20,000 French exporters. Dedicated to foreign companies who wish to identify reliable suppliers and partners, it also gives companies the chance to announce their offers and seize business opportunities on line.

InfoTech France — 06 August 2006, 11:22 CET

The web site of the international network of CFME ACTIM press offices is funded by both the French government and by french companies. The press offices promote French technology and innovations to the international press.

Invest in France Agency — 06 August 2006, 11:21 CET

The Invest in France Agency is responsible for encouraging long-term international investment and reports to the Minister for the Economy, Finance and Industry and to the Minister of Regional Development.

Franco-British Chamber of Commerce and Industry — 05 August 2006, 13:54 CET

A representative organisation for Franco-British business in France.

Doing Business in France — 05 August 2006, 13:53 CET

Information about France's regulatory environment, specifically for investors to implement their projects.

Doing Business in France (HLBI) — 05 August 2006, 00:06 CET

Guide from HLB International, which has produced a series of international booklets on accounting, taxation and company law information - pdf

International Taxation & Investment Guide France (Deloitte) — 18 June 2015, 13:45 CET

The Taxation and Investment Guides are a first stop for investors wishing to gain a working perspective on the operating conditions and investment climate – including the legal, accounting and taxation framework – in the countries covered in the Deloitte International Tax Source. In addition to the France Highlights and Taxation and Investment Guide, above, country links open the door to the Deloitte International Tax Source and a wide range of materials and information on the tax consequences of doing business across borders.