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Helping you set up and grow in France
Unlock France Helping you set up and grow in France - Grant Thornton International
Expanding
your business
in France

            New market
            Expanding into new international      We can show you that the
            markets can be challenging due        benefits of developing in France
            to the many issues to consider and    will soon outweigh any concerns
            resolve. France is experiencing its   you may have.
            strongest economic growth in years
            and offers many new opportunities.    Our advisers can help you at every
                                                  stage of your company’s growth
            Our “Unlock France” service aims      cycle: from starting-up, choosing
            to provide you with the necessary     the legal form of your entity, raising
            keys to open doors and assist you     venture funding, structuring and
            in each step your business takes.     restructuring your business, or
                                                  acquiring or merging with another
            International expansion is an         company.
            important step in any company’s
            development. With our dedicated       Whether France is a step in your
            international teams taking the        company’s overall development or a
            time to understand your business      base to expand from internationally,
            and customise the specific            Grant Thornton France offers
            services you require, we can          you advice and assistance on the
            minimise any risk and maximise        numerous questions and issues
            the potential a new market offers     when doing business in the country.
            your business.
Unlock France Helping you set up and grow in France - Grant Thornton International
We can help you
in the following areas
   Company set up                                         Operations and back office services
      Corporate structure                                   Bookkeeping
      Company registration                                  Accounting services and financial reporting
     U nderstanding of local laws                          Payroll and other HR services in accordance with
     and regulations                                        French employment regulations
     L iaison with lawyers, insurers                       Fully outsourced solutions
     and other local professionals                          Global Compliance Management Services
      French banking advice                                 VAT representation and management

   Location advice with strategic partners                Transaction advisory services
     Location research and advice                           Corporate and financing structures
     Domiciliation Services                                 Mergers and acquisitions support
                                                            Financial, tax and legal due diligence
                                                            Valuation services
                                                            Initial public offerings (IPO) support
                                                            Debt or equity funding advice

   Employment issues                                      Audit and assurance
     Social tax and contribution issues                     Statutory and non-statutory
     Work permits and visas                                 audits, reviews and compilations
     Pensions and benefits                                  Conversions in IFRS, French, US and UK GAAP
     Global mobility advisory                               Financial reporting advisory
     Change Management                                      International financial reporting standards
     Complete HR functions                                  advisory
                                                            Group tax packaging
                                                            Consolidation of financial statements
                                                            Other assurance services

   Tax advisory                                           Business growth and strategy
     French corporate taxes                                 Process optimisation, logistics and procurement
     Indirect taxes                                         Organisational performance
     G
      roup tax packaging                                   Digital and technical transformation
     and consolidation of accounts                          Risk management and cyber-security
     Transfer pricing                                       Market assessment and competitor analysis
     Personal taxation advice                                utsourcing platforms for larger companies
                                                            O
     S
      tock options, RSUs (Restricted Stock Units), and     International Business Advisory Services and
     repatriation of funds                                   Global Compliance and Reporting Solutions
     R&D tax incentives                                      (GCRS)
Unlock France Helping you set up and grow in France - Grant Thornton International
Why choose
France?

             France is at the heart of Europe,       The country has a unique and
             offering a gateway to the rest of the   rich business environment where
             region.                                 significant foreign investments
                                                     are made each year in industries
             This unique location is a great asset   as varied as energy and fashion,
             for all organisations which aim to      agriculture, food and design,
             expand their business to European       technology and real estate, or
             and international markets.              pharmaceutical and leisure.

             Thanks to its history, its culture,     Comparative attractiveness has
             and the diversity of its landscapes,    grown considerably for France
             France attracts over 80 million         which is now one of the leading and
             tourists per year.                      most attractive European countries.
Unlock France Helping you set up and grow in France - Grant Thornton International
Population of 67 million, representing
                                        a significant consumer market
                                        The 3rd largest economy in Europe
                                        and the 7th largest in the world
More than 40 sites in the UNESCO        One of the leading OECD countries                                High rate of hourly productivity
world heritage list                     for enterprise creation                                          in the world
One of the best healthcare                                                                               Leading country in Europe
systems in the world                                                                                     for investment in education
One of the warmest climates in                                                                           French business schools are frequently
Europe and with easy access                                                                              ranked among the top 20 in the world
to both outstanding beach and                          Market                                            Highly-skilled workforce and a high
mountain resorts                                     Opportunity                                         proportion of tertiary education graduates

                             Quality
                              of life                                                        Talents

                             Access                                                         Incentives
                           to finance                                                           for
                                                                                             investors

                                                       Unique
                                                      business
France enjoys record low                                                                               France’s research tax credit is the best
                                                    environment
interest rates on business                                                                             in Europe, and 45% of eligible R&D
loans and corporate bonds                                                                              expenditure is tax-deductible up to
A well-developed and safe                                                                              €100 million
financial system with a wide range                                                                     A leading ecosystem for innovation in
of financial sources and services                                                                      Europe developed by modern clusters, and
 ccording to the Global
A                                                                                                      advanced research programs
                                        Ongoing and strong reforms under new government,                rance dedicates 2.2% of its GDP to
                                                                                                       F
Competitiveness Report, France
                                        pro-growth and pro-labour market flexibility                   innovation, representing a similar amount
is well evaluated in terms
of access to bank credit.                n extensive and high-quality infrastructure in terms of
                                        A                                                              of R&D spending as in the Silicon Valley
                                        aviation, rail and road networks                               France is ranked one of the first in Europe
                                         he most favorable tax regime
                                        T                                                              in the number of companies or institutions
                                        for expatriates in Europe                                      considered as the most innovative
                                         rime location for launching start-ups, thanks to
                                        P                                                              organisations in the world
                                        simplified business formation procedures and a strong
                                        nationwide network of incubators and accelerators.
Unlock France Helping you set up and grow in France - Grant Thornton International
Grant Thornton
A truly global
organisation

            Grant Thornton is one of the           To ensure continuity of service,
            world’s leading organisations of       we have 40 international business
            independent assurance, tax and         centres (IBC) led by experts from
            advisory firms.                        around the world, that work together
                                                   to provide and co-ordinate the
            Wherever you choose to do business,    gateway to the resources of Grant
            you want access to people with         Thornton.
            the best ideas and critical thinking
            that will enable you to grow your
            business at home and abroad.
Unlock France Helping you set up and grow in France - Grant Thornton International
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