France - Tax Guide for Freelance Contractors
Welcome to our guide to French Taxation. You will find a wealth of information which will be useful if you plan to work in, or place consultants in, France.
Our tax guides give a general overview of the actual taxation rates and rules at the time of writing. There are of course many ways to legally reduce tax or social security burdens in France. Please contact us for more information or an actual breakdown of your situation, and to find out more about our range of payroll and contact management services in France.
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Social Security
Residents and non-residents working in France are required to pay social security contributions on their gross salary in France or in the country of their employer after an E101 has been issued.
Social security rates for 2011:
- 45.00% approximately for employers on gross earnings,
- 18.00% approximately for employees.
The calculations for social security in France are complicated with many variables depending on levels of earnings but in simple terms, employees’ and employers’ contributions are mentioned above. These contributions cover health, old age, widowhood, unemployment insurance and usually accident insurance and are withheld from the employee’s salary each month. Employees’ contributions are tax deductible.