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France Through History.

Economy Overview.

 

 

  Although ultimately a victor in World   Wars I and II, France suffered   extensive losses in its empire,   wealth, manpower, and rank as a   dominant nation-state. Nevertheless,   France today is one of the most   modern countries in the world and is   a leader among European nations.   

 

  Since 1958, it has constructed a   presidential democracy resistant to   the instabilities experienced in earlier   parliamentary democracies. In recent   years, its reconciliation and   cooperation with Germany have   proved central to the economic   integration of Europe, including the   introduction of the euro in January   2002. At present, France is at the   forefront of European states seeking   to exploit the momentum of   monetary union to advance the   creation of a more unified and   capable European defense and   security apparatus.

  

  France is in the midst of transition,   from a well-to-do modern economy   that featured extensive government   ownership and intervention to one   that relies more on market   mechanisms. The Socialist-led   government has partially or fully   privatized many large companies,   banks, and insurers, but still retains   controlling stakes in several leading   firms, including Air France, France   Telecom, Renault, and Thales, and   remains dominant in some sectors,   particularly power, public transport,   and defense industries.

 

  The telecommunications sector is   gradually being opened to   competition. France's leaders remain   committed to a capitalism in which   they maintain social equity by   means of laws, tax policies, and   social spending that reduce income   disparity and the impact of free   markets on public health and   welfare. The current government has   lowered income taxes and   introduced measures to boost   employment. At the end of 2002 the   government was focusing on the   problems of the high cost of labor   and labor market inflexibility resulting   from the 35-hour workweek and   restrictions on lay-offs. The   government was also pushing for   pension reforms and simplification of   administrative procedures. The tax   burden remains one of the highest in   Europe. The current economic   slowdown and inflexible budget items   have thrown the government's goal of   balancing the budget by 2004 off   track.

 

France Immigration. Background and Legal Considerations.

 


  The French authorities have traditionally   been very protective of their domestic   labour force, and put many bureaucratic   obstacles in the way of companies   wishing to recruit foreign workers. Their   attitude is changing due to an acute   shortage of IT professionals which is   affecting the performance of many French   companies.

  New procedures have recently been   introduced to make the process faster   and easier. However, despite these   significant improvements, France remains   one of the most heavily ‘protected’ labour   markets in Europe.

  All French work permit applications are   dealt with by the local Direction   Departmentale du Travail, de L’Emploi et   de la Formation Professionale (DDTEFP)   on a town by town basis. It is therefore   impossible to give absolute processing   times as it varies depending on the   workload of the local office. There are two   types of permit for France:

 

  Temporary Secondment.

  This is for a non French company which   needs to place their employees on it’s   client’s site in France. This can be   applied for by the foreign company but   needs the full co-operation of the French   client. The seconded employee must   remain in the employ, pay, and line   management of the foreign service   provider. The maximum duration of these   permit is 18 months and may then be   extended for a further 9 months.

  

  Full Work Permit.

  This is applied for by an established   French company who wish to directly   employ a non-EEA national. The   candidate must be a full time employee   and paid in France in Francs or Euros.   There is no time limit on this permit.

  

  Application process.

  The application is lodged with the local   DDTEFP and incomplete applications are   returned. The processing takes generally   4-6 weeks. When a decision is reached,   the approval will be sent by post to the   French client.

  The candidate then applies for a visa du   long sejour (long term visa) at the French   consulate in their usual country of   residence, they may then travel to France   to start work. Shortly after their arrival in   France the candidate will be invited by the   Office des Migrations Internationales   (OMI) to take a medical. The French   company will be charged the 160 EURO   fee, and the candidate will be issued with   a carte de sejour (residence card).

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  If you are intersted in any particular   country or procedure -  contact us for   relevant application forms and   requirements.

 

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