To those who talk about the administrative & HR issues in France: these are definitely true. However, the government is running two programs that will try to i

To those who talk about the administrative & HR issues in France: these are definitely true. However, the government is running two programs that will try to improve these elements[1][2]. For instance: - the French Public Investment Bank (BPI) will receive more money in order to create a better leverage for fund raising, co-investing with private funds in startups; - France will work with European Union to create the european equivalent of the DARPA challenges; - France Expérimentation will provide exemptions to some startups trying new business models; - new APIs will be provided to help accomplishing administrative tasks automatically; - public contracts will have lower entry barriers; - public aids (which are really important in France) will be simplified; - the HR thresholds will be reviewed in order to promote startup growth; - a study will be conducted on "renting contracts" for startups (most contracts have a 3/6/9-years engagement clause, which is not adapted to startup growth); - corporate tax will be lowered; - ... This is not perfect and we are indeed accustomed to a lot of rules and administrative work, but still: it is good and motivating to see that the government is trying to do something. Moreover, we have great landscapes and food, so let's give France a try :). [1] https://www.numerique.gouv.fr/actions-startups/elements-de-portee-generale/ https://www.numerique.gouv.fr/actions-startups/elements-de-p... (in French) [2] https://www.pacte-entreprises.gouv.fr/ https://www.pacte-entreprises.gouv.fr/ [edit] styling