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1 Belgium s Luxembourg Province in the South-East of the Walloon region is the land of investment. Here more than anywhere else, the wide-open spaces and rugged landscape have fostered a spirit of enterprise and initiative. In the past few decades an increasing number of large firms have caught on, and have sought out this hothouse of dynamic entrepreneurs. S p a c e t o d o b u s i n e s s But the business-friendly climate alone does not explain the current success of Belgian Luxembourg : Take a look at where we are on the map of Europe : Right in the mainstream of European business. To the north : Brussels and Flanders, and beyond that London, the Ruhr, the Dutch Randstad conurbation and the North-East of France. To the south : the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, French Lorraine and the German Saarland. What a situation! Served by a dense network of road, rail and air transport, with powerful telecommunications. What a connection! With plenty of space for business, and an outstanding quality of life. What a luxury! With 50 million high-spending consumers within a radius of 320 kilometres. What an opportunity! A seedbed of talent Young, skilled, hard-working: 33.4% of the population is aged less than 25. The population growth rate is very high (15% since 1970), and so is the proportion of young graduates. Enterprising : with well-established large companies and a dense, highly diversified network of small businesses. Welcoming : Idelux offers acknowledged expertise in helping companies to set up in Belgian Luxembourg. Business-friendly, people-friendly Modern, well-designed business parks owned by Idelux, well equipped and ideally situated. A setting that is good not only for working in but also for living in. Close to large cities : Brussels, Liège, Luxembourg, Metz, Strasbourg... Magnificent scenery dotted with charming towns and villages. Just the workforce you re looking for Here, close not only to large universities but also to technical and business institutes, you will find a workforce skilled in all areas, at all levels : keen young starters, experienced professionals, reliable employees, dynamic managers.

2 S p a c e t o l i v e drève de l Arc-en-Ciel, 98 B-6700 Arlon Belgique tel (0) > fax + 32 (0) idelux-aive@idelux.be > B e l g i a n L u x e m b o u r g, s p a c e t o s u c c e e d Photos : JLB Photos - Frédéric Humblet - Weyrich Editions - FTLB

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5 - L Oreal - ExxonMobil Chemical Films Europe - Nestlé Waters Benelux - Ferrero Ardennes - Ampacet Europe - Scott - Michelman - Illinois T S p a c e t o d e v e l o p Idelux, the business development agency for Belgian Luxembourg If you re an investor, setting up in a new region is always an adventure. But it doesn t have to be that way. Idelux maps out the road in front of you, answers all your questions, and guides you through all the stages of getting settled in. The Idelux team puts its know-how, skills and energy at the service of entrepreneurs and investors, whether local or international. As a public agency Idelux can call on a vast range of partners of all kinds, within the region and far beyond. All devoted to making your business a success. All-round support for your project Personnel Premises, sale and rental One mission, four responsibilities, at the centre of a European network One mission : to promote the long-term prosperity of Belgian Luxembourg and its inhabitants. Four responsibilities : economic development (mainly through aid to businesses), company financing (real estate leasing and risk capital), waste management, water purification. At the centre of a European network : Idelux is a member of the network of European Business and Innovation Centres (EBICs) set up by the EU Commission. Through this network you have access to numerous resources all over Europe. Idelux also has a network of partners, both public and private, throughout the wider region, at the crossroads of five large national markets: Germany, Belgium, France, the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Investment incentives Environment the partner for business Financing Administrative support

6 ool Works/Mima Films - Burgo Ardennes - Federal Mogul - Asahi/Glaverbel - Ravago Plastics - Euro Locks - SMB Technology - Groupe Fruytie S p a c e t o s u c c e e d Let Idelux be your guide Step by step Pre-investment 1 - First, we get to know you and your project. We find out as quickly as possible what you want and what you need. Then we act fast: in just a few days you ll get a clearly laid-out, personalised reply with : A location to suit your requirements. A list of premises for you to choose from, including fully-equipped industrial sites, workshops, warehouses, office space, retail facilities etc. All clearly costed and ready for you to move in. Financial solutions for your project (new construction, renovation etc.) Subsidies and tax-breaks available from the local, national and regional authorities. Average costs for personnel, energy, transport etc. in the region. Solutions for dealing with effluent and other waste. Arrangements for visiting early stage construction projects. Rental possibilities. During the investment 2 - Once you ve decided to set up in Belgian Luxembourg, construction or fitting out can go ahead on your chosen site, to suit your requirements. We make sure that everything goes smoothly. 3 - With our network of partners, we help you to recruit your workforce. We ll even help you to find housing, a school and all the rest. In short, we help you to get settled into the community. 4 - The Idelux team finalises all the paperwork for : Subsidies and tax breaks Contributions towards training costs Finance All the various administrative formalities. Post-investment 5 - Even before you re up and running, we ll introduce you to potential customers, suppliers and other business partners. We sponsor you for membership of the various clubs and associations in the region : exporters, purchasers, logisticians, HR managers etc. At each step of the way, Idelux and its partners are there to help you deal with any unexpected problems that crop up. You re safe with us All information and contacts kept strictly confidential. Strict compliance with business ethics. Discrete and serious : with more than 40 years of experience in economic cooperation, Idelux is the ideal partner for the entrepreneur. Environment, no problem. We re here to help. Our experienced, multidisciplinary consultants offer you help and advice with all questions of environmental management. After carrying out an inventory of your activity, they draw up the applications, help you with the administrative procedures and negotiate to obtain the necessary permits.

7 r - Spanolux - Ter Beke/Les nutons - IBV - Magolux - Belovo - Saint Gobain/Autover - Aldi - For Ecorces/Forolux - Houyoux Constructions - Pie S p a c e t o b u i l d Idelux Finance Your personalised tool for real estate investment Idelux Finance offers support for real estate finance, with flexible, personalised formulas. Whether to finance your site, your building or your facilities, there s always a formula to suit you. Luxembourg Development The financial partner for small business that want to develop Luxembourg Development is a venture capital company that boosts the equity of small businesses with growth potential. Through it you can benefit from our network of business relations: not only institutional, economic and financial partners but also local suppliers and customers. Managed by public and private players, Luxembourg Development will design the business set-up that best suits your requirements. It also provides strategic support during the start-up and getting-up-to-speed stages, while allowing you full independence of decision-making. Eurefi For cross-border initiatives Eurefi is the first venture capital fund set up at the initiative of the EU and private partners in Belgium, France and Luxembourg, to act as a partner in cross-border development. As a venture capital company under French law, its capital currently stands at 22,3 million. Eurefi assists companies that want to enter neighbouring markets or engage in cross-border activity by means of a branch, partnership or acquisition. It reinforces the structure of small businesses by contributing capital or long-term funds. Its interest is always minority and temporary.

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