2nd most favourable environment for investment

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France has the second most favourable environment for business development and financial investment in Europe.

She is just behind Ireland and ahead of the United Kingdom, and since 2004 has been above the European average.

Thanks to the efforts to reduce corporate taxation (cut by a further 0.5% in 2006) and the specific programmes to encourage the creation of young innovative companies (JEI - Jeunes Entreprises Innovantes) and boost their growth, France has succeeded in creating a climate conducive to developing private equity and venture capital.

Capital investment in unlisted companies rose by 21% in 2006, rising to its highest-ever level (€4.1 billion invested in 653 companies).

Source: 2006 EVCA Benchmarking Study

Last updated: 23.01.2007