Created in 2001, the Invest in France Agency (IFA) is a public-private body, which reports to the French Finance Minister and the Minister responsible for Regional Development.

The IFA is responsible for promoting, prospecting and facilitating international investment in France, and for the economic attractiveness and image of the country. The IFA network operates on an international, national and regional basis. The agency works in close partnership with regional development agencies to offer international investors outstanding business opportunities and customized services.

The Chairman and CEO of the IFA is France’s Ambassador for International Investment. The IFA employs 160 people, split between its headquarters in Paris and 27 offices throughout the world.

The IFA is here to help you:

• Choose a site that best matches your project: Our experts can prepare a shortlist of sites and arrange visits with local partners so you can make an informed decision on choosing a location that best suits your business strategy
  
  
• Answer business queries: IFA can help answer queries on tax, labor law, staff expatriation and other legal regulations relevant to your investment. We can also help with staff relocation, including support with administrative formalities.
  
  
• Get in touch with key authorities: IFA can introduce you to local authorities, government representatives and elected officials, including the heads of French regions and départements.
  
  
• Analyze your entitlement to government aid: Our experts can identify financial advantages available for your project at regional, national and EU level.
  
  
• Discover innovation cluster opportunities: The IFA can put you in touch with innovation clusters that are most relevant to your business, so you can explore the best business opportunities available.

For further information please visit: www.investinfrance.org

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