The services provided by the French Trade Commission in New Zealand are designed to meet companies and professionals' needs focusing on 3 aspects of business development:
· The market approach : The Trade Commission (DGTPE) supplies cross-sectorial information about market exploration (consumer profile, customs regulations, intellectual property issues, business practices, currency, etc.), as well as practical information for preparing your exploratory mission.
· The sectorial approach : For each sector, the DREE supplies comprehensive information to assist you in carrying out your business development. Free access to information for an initial approach (news, links, commercial events, and sector analysis) is available on the web site. Online, you can also access detailed surveys about sectors and directories providing contacts for the major market stakeholders, such as importers, wholesalers, retailers or credit agencies, etc.
· Setting up, expatriating, training: These services deal with France's representatives in New Zealand, with the New Zealand government's policy towards foreign investments, including practical information about work regulations, expatriation and settlement in New Zealand, as well as compliance with legal and tax regulations for establishing your business abroad.