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Doing Business in France

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Doing Business in France is prepared by U.S. Embassy Staff in France once a year and contains information on Doing Business in France.

As the world’s fifth largest economy, centrally located within the European Union, there is strong competition for market share in all French industrial and service sectors. American exporters to France generally face more competition from European companies than from Asian ones. Positioned at the heart of the world’s largest market, France offers a favorable economic environment to potential exporters.

COUNTRY COMMERCIAL GUIDE 2008

Executive Summary

Economic Trends and Outlook

Political Environment

Marketing U.S. Products and Services

Leading Sectors for U.S. Exports and Investment

Trade regulations and standards

Investment Climate Statement

Trade and Project Financing

Business Travel

Economic and Trade Statistics

US and Country Contacts

Market Research

Trade Event Schedule