Save on set-up costs

When you’re scouting a new location for your business, operating costs are a key consideration in calculating profitability, and cost price components can vary widely. We focus on three strategic areas: real estate costs, payroll costs and government support.

Save on set-up costs

When you’re scouting a new location for your business, operating costs are a key consideration in calculating profitability, and cost price components can vary widely. We focus on three strategic areas: real estate costs, payroll costs and government support.

Our real estate cost-comparison tool

In 2020, we commissioned an EY study comparing land and building costs in the biggest cities in Hauts-de-France versus costs for our leading European competitors—other French regions, the UK, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Portugal, Poland and more. To use our tool:

  1. Choose the type of building you need—offices, warehouse, industrial space.
  2. Choose the cities you want to compare.
  3. View your results!

Labor cost-comparison tool

Payroll is a major cost center for businesses—which is why wage level indicators are so critical when you’re choosing a location.

An independent EY study compares European wage levels for qualified operators, order pickers, R&D engineers, sales directors and more—benchmarks for costing your own operations.

Financial support programs

Financial support is always an issue when you set up a business in a new region.

Eligibility for funding and government support is never guaranteed: it’s determined on a case-by-case basis and depends on the nature of each project and the affected region.

We can provide information on programs that may be available to you.