Step 4: And once you’ve set up in business?

Setting up a business in France goes well beyond the administrative formalities. You’ll need to find your place in the local ecosystem within your sector—but also within the region as a whole. Those steps are vital for your success and future growth. Which means our relationship doesn’t end once all the administrative documents have been signed and sealed. On the contrary: once your business is up and running, our relationship with you will deliver a new kind of value.

Step 4: And once you’ve set up in business?

Setting up a business in France goes well beyond the administrative formalities. You’ll need to find your place in the local ecosystem within your sector—but also within the region as a whole. Those steps are vital for your success and future growth. Which means our relationship doesn’t end once all the administrative documents have been signed and sealed. On the contrary: once your business is up and running, our relationship with you will deliver a new kind of value.

Becoming part of the local business community

Throughout the set-up process, you’ll have had the opportunity to meet local players—so you’re off to a strong start. But those preliminary contacts are only the first step towards growing your business. This is where our huge regional network [LIEN**] comes in: Nord France Invest can help you expand your address book and find your place as a full-fledged member of the local business community.

How? We put you in direct touch with people and institutions linked to your core business and development needs:

  • training centres
  • centres of excellence for your industry
  • recruitment agencies
  • financial and legal advisers
  • research labs and universities
  • and more

But we don’t stop there. A successful business venture also means your own individual and personal integration into local life. So whenever we can, we make a point of introducing you to entrepreneurs from your own country who are also doing business in Hauts-de-France, through special events or networking, social media and so on.

Expanding or creating a new site in Hauts-de-France

Now let’s assume that you’ve been doing business in Hauts-de-France for years.

  • If your board is happy with your results and your parent company is considering an expansion [LIEN] , Nord France Invest can support your business project by supplying regional data and meeting your leadership in your home country.
  • If, on the contrary, your company is experiencing difficulties and considering site closures, we can deliver the support you need to defend existing operations in Hauts-de-France.

Your success is our success—including over the long term. Which is one reason why we’re keen to remain in regular contact. We’re always available to:

  • Put you in touch with particular individuals or entities if you haven’t yet managed to make the right contact
  • Help you find new partners
  • Help you obtain specific permits and authorisations
  • Answer any questions about business development
  • Help you locate new sites or potential acquisitions should you want to expand
  • Provide any assistance required to support your long-term presence in our region

Whether or not we provided assistance when you first set up in Hauts-de-France, our experts are a valuable resource when you’re ready to expand or create a new site for your business here.