France is a leading country for R&D and innovations in the world. France is a prominent member state of European Union. France is open to globalization and a great country foreign investment destination. The chemical industry and tourism are key sectors in France and the country is infamous for high human development index. France produces worlds best wines from bordeux region. Euro is the nations currency and Paris is the biggest and largest city in France.
Investment name
Foreign direct investment
Minimum investment
no limits
Qualifying investments
Invest in a french company and create jobs. Investments of over €1 million receive backing from Government incentives. Investments over €10 million given special investor status, residency given for 10 years.
Visa type
Business entrepreneur visa / Temporary residence permit valid for 2 years (renewable thereafter)
Processing time
2 months
Permanent residency
After 5 years of uninterrupted living
French citizenship
After 10 years of legally living.
Dual nationality
Allowed
VAT
19.6%