Who can benefit from the NFI services?
Why as the help of Nord France Invest?
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Do you have an expansion project?
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As the regional investment promotion agency for Hauts-de-France, we can support your business venture every step of the way.
Our support includes a range of fully confidential services that are provided at no cost* and coordinated by your own special adviser—a dedicated expert we assign to you and your team.
Since the agency’s creation, our project managers and directors have supported nearly 1,500 investment projects in Hauts-de-France. Each specializes in his or her own sector, and is your point of contact for support and advice throughout the various phases of your business expansion project. Their knowledge of the relevant sectors and investment procedures will save you precious time
The cost of our services is covered by our funders, the Regional Council and the Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry, both of which are dedicated to welcoming new investment in our region.
After a meticulous analysis of your requirements, we interview our partners to provide you with precise answers to every one of your questions.
Every project is different. That’s why we offer individual coaching and customized answers to all your questions to optimize your time and the management of your project.
To understand your needs and challenges, you must provide us with a list of your requirements. This document is the basis of our partnership. And its analysis by our project manager is the 1st step in our collaboration. Once your issues have been clearly identified, your dedicated expert will be able to answer your questions.
Research is time-consuming. The role of Nord France Invest, as your development partner, is to provide you with all the information you need, including:
For more complex questions requiring in-depth research, we call on a wide network of partners and contacts in the region. This includes our network of local agencies, local and national bodies, Business France (France’s national investment promotion agency), as well as lawyers, consulting firms, and others.
We work with these partners so that you can get relevant answers to your questions all from a single point of contact.
You’ve short-listed Hauts-de-France as a potential destination to set up business. Now’s the time to discover the locations that match your needs within the region. Nord France Invest can support you in this crucial stage of your project.
To begin with, we analyze your specifications regarding your ideal site. Next, your dedicated project manager will put together a project file for you. Depending on your real estate or land you require, this document outlines the sites that meet your exact needs. Our region offers a wide variety of locations, spanning from the edge of Paris all the way to the Belgian border, with the UK lying a short distance across the channel.
Different types of location are available, including:
After answering any final questions your project manager may have, you can select the sites that interest you most.
Our teams will then organize visits to the selected sites. With in-depth knowledge of the Hauts-de-France region, we can come up with the ideal itinerary, one that also allows you to familiarize yourself with the quality of life the region has to offer.
If, after these initial visits, you would like to take a second look at one or more sites, our project managers are at your disposal to organize additional visits.
Once you’ve made your choice, our experts will help you with the administrative formalities involved in setting up your business. This may include:
Are you looking to get up and running quickly? Then may you’d prefer to acquire an existing business instead.
Buying an existing business in Hauts-de-France means you get an organization that’s already up and running and that has the resources you need to run it: qualified employees, machines in working order, suppliers, etc. You can save yourself the time and cost of starting a business from scratch, as the business you take over already has an existing customer base in the market.
We can help you manage the financial side of your expansion. We apply for government aid, help you fill in the paperwork and introduce you to our financial partners.
We also facilitate certain administrative procedures thanks to the support of our network, giving you faster access to the authorizations and building permits you need. On top of this, we can help you foster close ties with local authorities.
Finance is the lifeblood of any business creation project. And because every investment project is different, each requires specific, personalized support.
Your time is precious. To help you use it wisely, we identify which government aid and business support initiatives you are eligible for based on the specific characteristics of your project and your business plan.
The criteria for each initiative being varied, finding which ones you qualify for is time-consuming. Thanks to our knowledge of the French economy and its administration, as well as our relationships with regional and state authorities, we help you identify the financing mechanisms that match the needs of your investment project.
In France, you can get a lot of help with setting up or acquiring a business. This help can come from different bodies, such as the Regional Council, inter-municipal initiatives, governments and the European Union.
The help you get also varies depending on the nature of your business and your project, for example:
Finally, the support you’re entitled to can take many forms, including:
Some authorizations can take a long time to obtain, which delays the launch of your business. Thanks to our close ties and in-depth knowledge of French institutions and administrative procedures, we guarantee that you’ll receive your authorizations as quickly as possible. This can apply to your:
In addition to administrative procedures, our experts advise and support you during your meetings with local, regional, and national authorities and help you build the right connections. Our partners include numerous state and regional stakeholders, such as local government, local economic development agencies, Business France, etc. And by the very nature of our organization, we have special ties with government authorities.
Our experts are here to make your French business venture as easy as possible. Contact us to start benefiting from the expert advice of our dedicated team.
Setting up a business in France involves much more than administrative formalities. It’s also about finding your place within the local economy, industry and wider community. This is a crucial next step for your success and future development! So our relationship doesn’t end once the paperwork is signed. In fact, this is when our services really come into their own.
In the course of launching your venture, you’ve certainly had the opportunity to meet some local businesses. This is an excellent start, but it’s not yet enough for your company’s development. Thanks to our extensive regional network, Nord France Invest helps you expand your contacts and find your place in the economic fabric of the region.
We can put you in touch with the right organizations for your sector or needs, such as:
And remember, business success is only one part of the puzzle. We also need to get you settled into local life. That’s why, whenever we can, we also introduce you to other entrepreneurs in your sector who are based in the Hauts-de-France region, for example through events, networking, social media, etc.
Now that you’ve successfully set up your business in Hauts-de-France, maybe it’s time to publicize your arrival in the region. Our communications department can spread the word through various channels, drum up interest from the local press, and generally ensure you make a big splash on landing in Hauts-de-France.
If your business is now well established in Hauts-de-France and your results satisfy your board, perhaps your parent company wants to expand your venture. If so, Nord France Invest can provide you with regional data or travel to meet your superiors in your parent company.
Or maybe times are tough and your group is considering site closures. If this happens, we can throw our full support behind your efforts to defend your business in Hauts-de-France.
The long-term success of your business is an interest we share. We will keep in regular contact with you. Get in touch with us whenever you need help to:
This help is available whether or not you have previously worked with us. Our experts are your one-stop shop for support in developing or expanding your operations in Hauts-de-France.
