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Overseas Investment in France.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As the 2nd largest economy in Europe and the 6th largest in the world, France is a stable and prosperous nation in which to <\/span>expand your portfolio by investing overseas<\/b>. With 65 million consumers, France is the sixth-ranked country in the world in terms of hourly labour productivity. The French workforce is also highly educated, with 44% of 30-34-year-olds in 2013 holding university degrees. France also has the most direct investment in logistics from foreigners into the continent.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Starting a Company in France<\/b><\/h2>\n

For those looking to start a company as a means of investing in France, rest assured that setup costs are lower than in the U.S., Germany, or Japan. Compared to a figure of around 9% for other G20 nations, business formation in France costs less than 1% of the average per capita income in the country. <\/span><\/p>\n

Two government programs, the Responsibility and Solidarity Pact, and the Competitiveness and Employment Tax Credit (CICE) combined to create a \u20ac40 billion decrease in production costs for companies. Estimates project over 500,000 new jobs to be formed in the country as a result, by the year 2020. <\/span><\/p>\n

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ETFs in France<\/b><\/h2>\n

ETFs, or Electronically Traded Funds, are a very popular and low-risk way for foreigners to invest overseas in France. This kind of trading is safer for foreign investors than working with individual stocks, and they can be traded anytime. The largest and most popular ETFs in France include MSCI France Index Fund ETF, SPDR DJ Euro STOXX 50 ETF, MSCI EMU Index Fund, and Europe AlphaDEX Fund ETF. With over 40 of the world\u2019s 500 largest corporations being based in the country, there are countless avenues for prosperous overseas investment in France.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why Invest in France<\/b><\/h2>\n

France is ranked as the number-one nation in the world for tourism, meaning there is always a steady flow of new and affluent consumers into the country. France also has one of the most developed securities markets on the planet, meaning there is much less potential for volatility. By investing in one of the many large corporations based in France, investors can better capitalize on more predictable long-term earnings. <\/span><\/p>\n

Things to Consider:<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n