When a foreign company decides to establish itself in France, the question of health insurance for its employees becomes paramount. Here’s a detailed overview of the essential aspects to consider:
Yesterday I attended to NetworkIrlande France’s Lunch & Learn events at Baker McKenzie Paris.It was fascinating to learn the myths & legends non-French national entertain about the French employment law.Thank
Yesterday I attended our monthly Business Lunch at L’Entente (British Brasserie). It’s not the most glamorous Valentim’s lunch, but it was surprising.Our speaker Stephen Levine, talk about the #realestate market. I don’t know
Yesterday, I had the pleasure to attend to the monthly #businesslunch.This one was special. Our speaker was Michel BRISMONTIER from Brismontier Champagne.Not only did I learn a lot about the state of the #champagne business,
Yesterday I attended our monthly #businesslunch at l’Entente.Our speaker was Ariane Roux-Pagès. She explained her work as an insurer in fine art. I am not much of a connoisseur of #art or #insurance, I still understood
Yesterday, I was invited by the Australian ambassador, Her Excellency Gillian Bird, and Australia France Business Association to the opening of the “Rugby Downunder” exhibition.It was a fantastic evening.I had the opportunity
Yesterday evening while Kings Charles III was dining at Versailles, I was having a splendid “Rentrée reception” at the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce & Industry.I had the opportunity to speak with
Had a great time at our monthly “Business Lunch” event yesterday, reconnecting with old friends like David Davron and making new connections.The venue, L’Entente, an English brasserie, served up a delightful dish
Yesterday I attended Australia France Business Association ’s reception with Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) ‘s Deputy CEO Daniel Boyer at the Australian embassy.Not only was this meeting very interesting to understand the perspective of
Yesterday I attended the Saint Patrick’s day event at the #irish embassy.It’s always a pleasure to be invited in #ireland .I had the opportunity to hear his excellency M. Niail Burgess remind us of
Yesterday was our monthly #businesslunch at l’Entente. Virginie Lejosne was our speaker.She explained to us how she can help foreigner rent or acquire #realestate in #france . This was very interesting. Especially for a French guy like me
Yesterday I attended our monthly #businesslunch .As always in December we took this opportunity to celebrate #christmas .Our venue, le British Brasserie L’ENTENTE was packed with our members.Big thanks to the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce
Yesterday, I attend NetworkIrlande France #christmas party at the #irish embassy.As always the embassy is a marvellous building.I had the opportunity to talk to old friends and make new once.And I got to eat those
Yesterday I attended Australia France Business Association’s #christmas reception at the Australian embassy.As always, the view from the ambassador’s residency is exceptional. Only rivalled by the company.Cherry on top we I had the
Yesterday I attended Australia France Business Association‘s#rentréediner.I was a fantastic evening taking place at the “Maison de la recherche”. I had the opportunity to discuss with Warren Barlett, Martin Nieboer and Wilco Hendriks. I was also
On the 13th of July, I attended our monthly #businesslunch .My friend Michel BRISMONTIER from Champagne Brismontier was our speaker. Not only did he explain a lot of things about #champagne (the region and the drink)
Yesterday I attended to Australia France Business Association #springcocktail at the Australian embassy in #Paris.It had been a long time since I meet my Australian friends “in the flesh”. I was a genuine
Yesterday, I was invited to the Irish embassy to celebrate Saint Patrick’s day.I had been almost 3 years since I had the opportunity to meet my friends from the embassy, NetworkIrlande
Yesterday was our monthly #businesslunch at L’ETTENTE.Our speakers were Lesley Coutts from 2A Expert RH and Thierry YGOUF from West Avocats.They explained their work and how they help company with their #HR and #legal problems.I had the good fortune of
Yesterday was our monthly #businesslunch at the British restaurant L’Entente. Our speaker was James Naftalin from 813 Development. He explained to me the new system (to me at least) of #coliving housing.I don’t think I could live in
Business Lunch Last Wednesday I attended to the monthly Business Lunch.As always, it took place at l’Entente, the best #Britishbrasserie in #Paris.Our speaker was M. Charles Marquand from 4 Stone Buildings. He explained to us the
Yesterday the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce & Industry had its “Rentrée réception” at the British ambassador’s residence. It was a pleasure to welcome and meet Madame the ambassador Ms Menna
Yesterday I mate a Republican (the US version not the French one). Randy M Yaloz was our speaker at yesterday’s #businesslunch.He explained the position of the #republicans toward #ecology and energetic autonomy.It was a lengthy discussion
Back to Business … Lunch at L’Entente (https://lentente.paris/).Yesterday, we had our first business lunch in months.Oliver Woodhead was our speaker.I was a great event where I learned that the #unionjack had an up/down
Yesterday I spent the evening at the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce & Industry‘s “Rentrée reception.It was a unique event.Not only was Lord LLEWELLYN, British ambassador to France, present and did the Department
My younger brother got married last weekend. As measure of percussion, I went into #selfconfinement for a few days. Just to make sure I did not spread #covide19 . How
Foreign companies don’t necessarily need to create an entity in France to hire employees in France.Here are the steps to register a foreign company as an employer without a fix
Yesterday, thanks the #businesslunch and l’Entente I had my first #fishandships ever. Michael Diehl was our speaker. He explained how ChetWode helps provide loans to company basted on their intangible assets.In these dreadful times were cashflow is
Dear Network,I need your help in regard to the #englishlanguage (languages???). In France we had to stay at home for 2 months due to #COVID19. This was called #confinement””.In my post and in my
Yesterday was my first session after confinement as a #judge to the #socialsecurity tribunal (“Pôle social” in French). It felt right to be back to judiciary duties when the employees
Quick tutorial on how to request partial activity authorisation. I am sorry for the poor quality, it was done in hast to make sure everyone could send their request in
Due to #coronavirus #france is in confinement for 14 days. How can a company pay its employee despite the fact that they cannot work? French labour law authorise the use
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to meet an undertaker. Be reassured, it was not #coronavirus related. Rachel Davenport from Henri de Borniol was our guest speaker at the monthly #businesslunch
Your Experts In France had its first informal dinner yesterday at L’ENTENTE. Not only did it give me the opportunity to test British cuisine (the ox heart was delicious). But
This morning I learned a lot about #brexit at the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce & Industry‘s #SMEBreakfast. Michel de Fabiani was our speaker. As the vice-president of the Chamber, he
Yesterday I learned how to increase my visibility on LinkedIn thanks to NetworkIrlande France and Conor Murphy from LinkedIn. The key element I learned is to not just say “I
Yesterday I represented French Payroll Expert and Your Experts In France at the monthly #businesslunch. This was our 2nd biggest lunch with 42 attendees. I am afraid I cannot name
This morning, I represented French Payroll Expert at the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce & Industry‘s #SME breakfast. Gerdi Serrer from ILIC Consulting was our speaker. The theme was #conflictmanagement .
Yesterday I represented French Payroll Expert at the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s monthly #SME breakfast. Our speaker, Jacques MILCENT provided us with the last of his 3 lectures
As the reform of the #justice enters in effect, I had to renew my oath of #assessor to the “pôle social” (the #socialsecurity court). Which I did yesterday, at the
Every year the #minimumwage salary (called #SMIC in France) is reevaluated by the French authorities. On the 1st of January 2020 , it will increase from 10.03€ gross per hour
Yesterday the #christmas season started with NetworkIrlande France’s Christmas reception. The event took place at the #irish #embassy. Her Excellency Mrs. Patricia O’Brien did the opening speech and took the
In France there are 2 main types of termination. One is the agreed termination called “Rupture conventionnelle” the second one is the classic termination. Agreed termination This termination is an
This morning, I represented French Payroll Expert to Groupe IGS Formation Continue and SIACI SAINT HONORE‘s “matinale” on C&B. This was a very interesting talk. The speakers were Chrystelle THIRION
Yesterday I represented French Payroll Expert at the monthly #businesslunch. Our guest speaker was Jo Stapleton Leymarie. She explained to us her work as a #coach. She mainly help us
This morning I represented French Payroll Expert at the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce & Industry‘s #SME breakfast. The theme was how to prospect and grow your business. Our guest speaker
Yesterday, I represented French Payroll Expert at ABIE France‘s event Opportunities to capitalise on Australia’s infrastructure and energy project boom. The event took place at the Australian embassy in #Paris.
Yesterday evening I represented French Payroll Expert to a GlobalScot drink. I had the opportunity to meet with Jane Pritchard from Scottish Enterprise, Eniko Delzenne-Gyulai from Scottish Development International and
This morning I attended a “matinale” (understand information morning) with Groupe IGS Formation Continue and BDO France. Anne-Sophie Nieuwjaer Campion and Alain RICHARD were our speakers. The main theme of
Today I represented French Payroll Expert at the monthly #businesslunch . Our guest speaker was michel de fabiani from the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce & Industry. He gave a very
This morning I represented French Payroll Expert at the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce & Industry‘s #SMEBreakfast. Our guest speaker was Jacques MILCENT from CONSENSO formation. He explained to us the
Yesterday I attended “Brexit – Challenges and Opportunities for Ireland”. The event took place at the Irish embassy. Ambassador Patricia O’Brien made a worming opening speech. David Barniville SC and
Yesterday I represented French Payroll Expert to NetworkIrlande France‘s rentrée reception. The guest speaker was colonel Colm Doyle (retd). He explained to us the art of the negotiations and his
One of the first questions when you want to hire anyone is : “how much is it going to cost my company?” The French government helps you answer this question
Yesterday evening I represented French Payroll Expert to ABIE France rentré Diner at the Aéro-Club de France. I had the opportunity to here our president Bernard Tabary‘s speech. And I
In France, when an employee leaves a company, there is some specific #paperwork to be done. The process for terminating an employment contract is a complex one. It usually requires
This year the French fiscal authorities (the DGFIP) are very proactive to explain the changes in our income tax. Here are a couple of videos the DGFIP publish on this
Yesterday I represented French Payroll Expert to the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce & Industry‘s #gardenparty with Lloyds Bank partnership. The event took place in the Cercle de l’Union Interalliée a
Yesterday, I represented French Payroll Expert to AmCham France‘s AGM and summer party. We heard our president Stephanie Barreau from 3M and Mathieu Gelis from Citi our treasurer. We voted
A #green future thanks to the #car #benefit in kind. In France when an employer provides a #company car to the employee, the usage of the car for personal purposes
Yesterday I represented French Payroll Expert and Your Experts In France the monthly BUSINESS LUNCH. Lucy Hawkes was our gest speaker. She talked about her family’s castle the “CHÂTEAU DE
On the 4th of June, I represented French Payroll Expert at the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce & Industry‘s #SMEbreakfast. The theme was the #digitaltransformation. Philippe Ausseur and Julien Bizjak from
Yesterday I was at the #Irish embassy for the “Irish Innovation, A French Point of View” event. Speakers were Cedric Gonin from Mobile Services Orange, Alain DUVAL from Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale and @Mokhtar El Kouche from URGO Group. Cécile
This video was created over a year ago by the French social security. It is a little simple (only 3 minutes), but I found it very instructive.
French Payroll Expert is proud to expand the list of service it can provide. We are now able to do the withholding declaration of employees without a pay slip subject
This week was my Irish week. Yesterday I was invited at the Irish embassy to St Patrick’s day. I had quite a lot of fun. I had the opportunity to
Now that the withholding of income tax is a reality on the pay slip, many employees wonder how the taxable net is calculated. This tutorial (with the subtitle) will help
The first payment of the PAS (withholding of income tax) should have been done yesterday. Don’t hesitate to look at your company’s bank account or your impots.gouv.fr account to confirm
On the 14th of February, I explained the withholding of income tax to ABIE’s members. The breakfast was hosted by Frédéric CALINAUD from CALINAUD DAVID AVOCATS.
The employer and the company may be prosecuted in case of non-reporting road offense committed by an employee. Employers must “denounce” employees who commit road traffic offenses with a company
As a member of the CNDI (independent employers’ federation), I was designated to stand on the “pôle social”. The “pôle social” is the merge of the TCI and the TASS.
Most certainly, you noticed that French Payroll Expert changed its logo. Thank you Frédéric for the design. Here is what we managed to do with it. Now we have a real
As we sayin France ‘il est urgent de ne rien faire’ which translate as it is urgent not to do a thing. On the 10th Emmnuel Macron president of France announced
Yesterday I represented French Payroll Expert at the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FBCCI)‘s Christmas luncheon. It took place at the ALCAZAR restaurant in the 6th arrondissement. As usual
Yesterday I represented @French Payroll Expert at the 2018 final Businesslunch. Our speaker Susie Hollands from VINGT PARIS talked about her experience in France as #realestate agent. I know nothing
Yesterday I was representing French Payroll Expert at NetworkIrlande, the Franco-Irish business community Christmas party.The party took place at the irish embassy. The ambassador, Patricia O’Brien, made a speech expressing
Yesterday I represented French Payroll Expert at the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FBCCI) 2018 last SMEBreakfast. My friends from STCPartners/Andersen Tax & Legal Etienne Pujol, Melissa Pun and
In France, for each salary payment, a pay slip must be provided to the employee. This means that if an employee has several contracts within the same month he must
Do you provide company cars to your employees? If you do, and if the employees use their company car for personal purposes, this is a benefit in kind. On #frenchpayroll
The withholding of income tax on the French payroll starts in 2019. However, it only impacts the French fiscal resident. Visit the Direction Generale des Finances Public web site here
In January 2019 withholding of the income tax will become a reality of the French payroll. The employer will deduce the income tax from the employee’s gross salary and
I had an excellent morning at MAGELLAN Expert conseil today. The meeting was about creating a network of professionals with complementary skills. Where present: myself (obviously) from French Payroll Expert
Yesterday I what representing French Payroll Expert at the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FBCCI) for the #SMEBREAKFAST. Olivia Portaud was the speaker. Olivia is an image management coach.
The withholding of income tax (Prélèvement à la source or PAS in French) on the French payroll will be a reality in January 2019. For foreign company without a fix
Can the employer give free lunches to his employees? Yes, the employer can provide free meals to the employee (or pay the meal directly). In this case the meal is
Today I was invited by Keith Jackson to BNI Global‘s weekly meeting at Issy-les-Moulineaux in hotel Oceania. It was an extremely interesting meeting and I am highly considering joining BNI
Today I went to the #BoostYourNetwork event setup by the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FBCCI) , ABIE France and NetworkIrlande France in Grant-Thornton France‘s office at Neuilly. If you know speed dating, this is the same with
As you all know, GDPR is active as of today. In order to be in compliance with the regulation French Payroll Expert is discontinuing its newsletter and the registration on
As of January 2018 social contributions rates changed. The employee CSG contribution increased from 7.5% to 9.2%. The Issurance for sickness, maternity, invalidity, death 0.75% employee contribution has been canceled.
The new labor law change things slowly but steadily. One these changes is the increase of the termination indemnity. Previously In the previous labor law, the termination indemnity was calculated
Some elements of the new labor law are active as of the 1st of October. One of these changes is an increase in the unemployment contributions. Before the new law
Summer is coming. And with it many students a looking for a “petit boulot”. What are the limits and conditions for such summer jobs? What age for a summer job?
When an employee gives birth, she is untitled to some benefits. One of these benefits is a birth premium. The Public Birth Premium The “Caisse d’Allocation Familliale” (family allowance body)
As you know, I have recently been sworn in as an assessor to the TASS (social security tribunal). During the last session, I had to judge a very troubling case.
Your company is renewing its IT equipment? Don’t throw await the used equipment give it to your employees. Why give a used equipment to an employee? Providing benefits to employees
As you know the social contribution on a French payroll are non-negligible. Most of the benefits provided to the employees are taxable. However, some are not. The lunch vouchers are
In late January our CEO Thomas BIDOU was sworn in as a new assessor at the social security tribunal. What is the social security tribunal? When an employer or an
What you need to know and do to hire an employee in France. You have done your interviews and you finally found the right candidate for the job. Now what?
As always, with the news come a few changes. Here are the ones related to the payroll. Minimum wage increase Avery year the minimum hourly wage (SMIC in French) is
Very common in many countries, the withholding of the income tax is a new system in France. When The withholding of the income tax has been announced over 6 months
During his life in his company, the employee can be absent from work. The French law strictly regulate these absences. You will find in this post a short list of
When a foreign company send an employee to work in France it has 2 possibilities. A posted employee or the ESEF system. Posted employee “Salarié détaché” A foreign employee can
On the 1st of January 2016 it became mandatory for every company under French social law to offer life and health insurance (called “prévoyance” and “mutuelle” in French) to its
On the 1st of January 2016 it became mandatory for every company under French social law to offer life and health insurance (called “prévoyance” and “mutuelle” in French) to its
On the 1st of January 2016 it became mandatory for every company under French social law to offer life and health insurance (called “prévoyance” and “mutuelle” in French) to its
In France there are 11 bank holidays The 1st of January (New year) The Easter Monday (the 28th of March in 2016) The 1st of May (Labor lay) The 8th
Company car: Benefit in kind Companies can provide their employees with company a car. If an employee uses a company for personal purposes, this usage is considered as benefit in
Our database has been updated. You will find in our database a new text explaining the reimbursement of expenses in France. This explanation includes food and housing reimbursement, travel and
A Romanian employee has been dismissed because he used his professional messenger service to communicate with his family. On the 12th of January, the ECHR (European Court of Human Right)
The TCI (tribunal du contentieux de l’incapacité) is the tribunal of litigation on inability. When someone is suffering a permanent inability, he benefits of an indemnity from the social security.
Here is the official list of the bank holidays for the year 2016 in France. Bank Holidays for 2016 The 1st of May is the only statutory bank holiday. Work
On the 1st of January the AGS contribution decrease from 0,30% to 0,25% The AGS contribution is part of the unemployment contributions paid to the URSSAF. This contribution is financing
On the 29th of December 2015, the decree n°2015-1852 was published. This decree increases the employer contribution rate for illness from 12,80% to 12,84%. The increase of the illness contribution is compensated
The GMP retirement is the minimum retirement contribution for executive officers (“cadres”). The GMP is based on the equivalent of a virtual minimum salary. This minimum salary is only used for
The new social security ceiling for 2016 has been published. It increases of 1,514 % to 3 218€ per month. Reminder: It was of 3 170 € in 2015. In 2016
The lump sums paid to the employee, by the employer, as reimbursement of professional expenses are exonerate from the social contributions. However, this exoneration is limited. On the 1st of January,
When a company doesn’t pay its retirement contributions in due time, the retirement company is untitled to demand payment of penalties for late payment. The calculation of the penalties is
As of the 1st of January 2016 the legal hourly minimum wage “SMIC” will increase to 9,67€. In 2015 the SMIC was of 9,61 € per hour. This increase is
On the 1st of January the retirement contribution will increase. Here is the new retirement contribution rate: This increase is not a surprise as it was planned on December 2014.
During the Christmas period, employers may give gifts and vouchers to their employees. These vouchers are exempted from social contributions. However, this exemption is limited to 5% of the social
An employee lied during his recruitment interview. He claimed he had an experience as regional director which wasn’t true. This previous experience was a requirement for the employer. Therefore, the
Companies can provide to their employees a supplementary retirement fund benefit. If this benefit is fix and applicable at the end of the employee’s career this plan is called a
On the 1st of January 2016, companies with more than 9 employees will have to pay the retirement contributions monthly. This change also applies to companies of less than 9
On the 7th of October, the cassation court judges the case of a company who did not pay one of its employee due to a lack of check-up with the
When and someone is illegally employed, the employer and the employee do not pay the social contributions. When this undeclared employment is find out, the URSSAF (social security) contributions must be
A truth telling company was issuing pay slips for its employees with the indication that no collective bargaining agreement applied. The employees went to court claiming that the “Telecommunication” collective
On the 2nd of November 2015 the official public services web site republished a note about the penalties for illegal employment. Here is a summary of the note. What is
Every one agree that the French labour code is old, complex and unpractical. With this idea in mind, the French government requested a study of the changes to be brought
The FACT (Fonds pour l’amélioration des conditions de travail) can provide subsidies to companies looking to improve the work conditions of their employees. Only companies of less than 300 employees
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On the 30th of October 2015, the social partners agreed on the retirement system update. This agreement includes an increase of the AGFF contribution for the executive officers. This contribution
In this specific case, and employee has had successive short term employment contracts. When the final contract ended, the employee asked the judge to have the contracts reclassified as one
Since January 2014, every employee has a personal account for prevention of arduousness. When an employee work under harsh conditions, he acquires point on his personal account for prevention of
On the 10th of July 2014 a law regulating internship in France has been voted. Today the application decree has been published. As of now the number of interns working at
The “sommes isolées” are exceptional gross amounts paid to the employee and due to the termination of his employment contract. The retirement contributions paid on these gross amounts were distinct
Part of the termination indemnity is exempted from social contributions and CSG/CRDS contributions. However, when a termination indemnity exceeds 10 times the annual social security sealing it is fully subject
In 2014 the vote of the law “Hamon” created the possibility for the judge to condemned a company (or an individual) employing undeclared workers to be publically black listed on ministry of
On the 6th of October, a court judgment confirmed that an employee can renounce to the additional vacation days he acquired by splitting the use of his vacation. Additional vacation
