Exporting to France

There are advantages and also potential challenges for Northern Ireland companies doing business in France.

With a population of over 65 million, a strong industrial base, and many large national businesses, France offers good export potential. 

Advantages of exporting to France

France can offer numerous benefits to companies looking to do business in the region.

Dual market access

Dual market access is a significant advantage for local businesses. It positions Northern Ireland as the only territory worldwide with the right to trade goods seamlessly with both Great Britain and the 27 member countries of the EU without border checks, tariffs or customs declarations. Combined, these markets have over 500 million people and produce around £17.5 trillion in GDP. Embracing this opportunity can give you an edge over your competitors.

Some other advantages include:

• large consumer population
• highly developed transportation infrastructure
• diverse, skilled workforce
• spending on social services is the highest in the world

Challenges of exporting to France

You should also be aware of some challenges you could face when exporting to France including:

• language barriers
• high labour costs
• high business tax rates
• business entity establishment laws can be complex