France: Information on market entry, export and company set-up

France

As one of the largest economies in the European Union (EU), France is focused on bolstering its competitiveness by modernizing its production facilities and investing heavily in future technologies. Industries such as ICT, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering in particular, but also the aviation and automotive sectors, offer great export opportunities for Swiss companies.

Market information

Are you considering entering the French market? Are you already active in the French market and need tips, advice or support with your next steps? Do you have technical or regulatory questions? Would you like to know about the state of the French economy and how Swiss-French commercial relations have been developing?

In this section we provide you with guides, checklists and background information on doing business in France - specifically for Swiss SMEs and start-ups.

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Industry information

Industry Information

In this section we highlight interesting potential for selected Swiss industries and explain how to exploit it.

France is the third most attractive country in the world for the development of renewable energies, according to Business France. Switzerland’s n...

What do Swiss exporters need to take into account in public tenders and in collaboration with authorities in Italy, France and Germany to gain a ...

The French capital is currently implementing the largest infrastructure project in Western Europe. “Grand Paris Express” is set to double Paris’s...

Understand the mass retail structure of the French food market and how to deal with buyers as a Swiss company

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Symop* estimates that the demand for machine tools should increase by approximately 4% over the next few years. France is driven by a catch-...

Cybersecurity concerns states, businesses, researchers and private people equally. In our webinar we have a look into political cyber security me...

More reports and publications with focus France

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Events + trade fairs

Events and Trade Fairs

Especially for SMEs it is important to feel a new market to really understand its potential fit. Our business trips and events take you to the country and our events - webinars or in-person - in Switzerland allow you to exchange with experts and peers and leverage our network for your growth.