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Europe•FR

Hire and pay in France

Expand your global team in France without setting up a local entity. Fully compliant EOR, automated multi-currency payroll, and statutory benefits.

At a Glance
CurrencyEuro (€)
Min WageSMIC index (€1,766.92 gross/month)
Standard Hours35 hours / week
EOR Setup Speed1 - 2 Days
ISO CODE
FR
CURRENCY
Euro
PAYROLL CYCLE
Monthly
REGION
Europe
LOCAL PROPERTY & LABOR LAWS

Know the essentials before you hire

Customizable multi-jurisdiction employment essentials with local legal requirements. This provides a starting point for planning, not a substitute for individual legal or payroll advice.

Minimum wage
SMIC index (€1,766.92 gross/month)

National Living Wage · supplied example; confirm age and eligibility.

Standard hours
35 hours / week

Typical working pattern. Agree hours, breaks and overtime in the contract.

Probation
2 to 4 months

Typical period. Define review milestones and agreed terms.

Notice period
1 to 3 months

Based on tenure. Check statutory and contractual notice.

Severance
Indemnité légale de licenciement

Statutory redundancy pay may apply. Review eligibility and process.

Payroll cycle
Monthly

Agree payroll cut-offs, inputs and the employee's payment date.

PAYROLL & TAX BURDEN

Payroll & taxes at a glance

Employer contributions and statutory taxes. Employee taxes are deducted through payroll and remitted to the local authorities.

Component
Employer Obligation
Employer payroll tax rate
~40% - 45% (URSSAF contributions)
Statutory benefits / Social security
Mandatory contributions included in EOR management
Payroll frequency
Monthly via automated multi-currency disbursement
SIMPLIFIED HIRING CALCULATOR

What could a France hire cost?

A simplified annual employment budget for your convenience with initial export. This is a planning overlay, not a payroll final calculation.

France : Euro
1
✨ ValueLeaf EOR Compliance Guarantee

Local salary is tax-withheld & auto-submitted in compliance with France authorities.

ANNUAL BREAKDOWN
Gross salary€65,000
Employer contributions€8,970
Statutory pension€1,950
EOR Management feeIncluded / custom
Estimated total annual employer cost
€75,920
€6,327 / month · 1 employee(s)
COMPLIANCE & BENEFITS

Benefits are part of the plan

Statutory benefits requirements under France labor law. Confirm committing acquisitions and eligibility for eligible employees.

Mutuelle health insurance
URSSAF contributions
Minimum 5 weeks paid leave + RTT
📋 Before the offer: your compliance checklist
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