British Embassy France

The Trade and Investment section of the British Embassy in France website provides information on doing business with France, on doing business with the UK and trade news and events. Available in French and English.

http://ukinfrance.fco.gov.uk/en/

COBCOE

COBCOE is a not for profit umbrella organisation working closely with its British bilateral member chambers in Europe to advance international trade and business with the United Kingdom.Europa

www.cobcoe.eu

Europa

Europa is the Gateway to the European Union portal, which provides news and information on all aspects of the EU.

http://europa.eu/

European Commission

The website of the European Commission provides information on the EU policies and laws as well as events and news.

http://ec.europa.eu/index_en.htm

Firmafrance - Official French Exporters Directory

Firmafrance.com is the Official French exporters B2B directory for foreign companies seeking reliable suppliers and partners in France.

http://www.firmafrance.com/

France.fr - The official French portal

The official French portal: learn about France's geography or its institutions.

http://www.france.fr/en

French Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain (CCFGB)

CCFGB assists French SMEs to export and to set up subsidiaries in the UK and provides similar services for British SMEs interested in the French market.

http://www.ccfgb.co.uk

French Government Official Publications

http://www.journal-officiel.gouv.fr

French Railways (SNCF) - Suppliers website

Website for potential suppliers to French Railways (SNCF) with details of their procurement process, quality standards, guidance notes, current opportunities, technical specifications and forms. Much of the site, but not all, is also available in English.

http://www.fournisseurs.sncf.com

industrie.gouv.fr

French industry portal provided by Ministère de l'Economie, de l'Industrie et de l'Emploi. Topics include politics, practical issues, economic and industrial statistics and news items. Available in French.

http://www.industrie.gouv.fr

INPI - French Patent Office

The website of INPI, the French Patent Office, is only available in French.

http://www.inpi.fr

INSEE - Institut National de la Statistique et des Etudes Economiques

The National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies provides a variety of statistical information. Available in French and some English.

http://www.insee.fr

Invest in France Agency

The Invest in France Agency (IFA) is the national agency responsible for promoting and facilitating international investment in France.

www.invest-in-france.org

Pages Jaunes

Pages Jaunes (Yellow Pages) is an online business search directory.

http://www.pagesjaunes.fr

SIMAP

SIMAP Gateway to European public procurement provides access to most important information about public procurement in Europe.

http://simap.europa.eu/index_en.htm

Societe.com

Societe.com is an online business search database. Available in French.

http://www.societe.com/

SOLVIT - Overcoming Trade Barriers

If you are facing trade barriers caused by the misapplication of EU law, or resulting from national regulation or practices that go against the spirit of the Single Market then BIS' EU Market Access Team might be able to help.

http://www.berr.gov.uk/whatwedo/europeandtrade/europe/overcoming-barriers/page45849.html

The Franco-British Chamber of Commerce (FBCCI)

The Franco-British Chamber creates opportunities and connects people to assist members to promote and to develop their activity within the Franco British business community.

http://www.francobritishchambers.com/

TPO Net

The Virtual Community of World Conference of Trade Promotion Organisations (TPOs) lists the members of the European Trade Promotion Organisation (ETPO), together with their websites.

http://www.tpo-net.com/