Hire in one of Europe's largest economies without setting up a French entity. Peak's people-first approach lets you employ, pay and support talent across France while we handle income tax, URSSAF contributions and full employment-law compliance.
France is one of the EU's largest economies, with a highly educated workforce and strong global sectors - and you can hire here without a local entity.
One of the biggest consumer markets in the European Union.
A highly educated talent pool, strong in engineering, tech and R&D.
World-leading in aerospace, luxury, energy and technology.
Excellent transport, connectivity and research institutions.
A well-defined civil-law system with codified employment rules.
We help you weigh whether France fits your values, not just the opportunity.
For most teams entering France, an EOR is faster, cheaper and lower-risk than establishing a local entity.
| France entity setup | Peak EOR | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Company registration plus ongoing accounting, URSSAF and compliance | No setup costs, transparent monthly pricing |
| Time to hire | Around 1-4 weeks to register, plus ongoing obligations | 2-4 weeks, full compliance included |
| Ideal for | 10+ employees, permanent commitment, local board needs | Testing markets, 1-20 employees, flexibility needed |
Your upfront entity cost with Peak. Skip French company formation, URSSAF registration and the ongoing compliance overhead - with the freedom to scale up or down without complications.
We'll tell you when setting up your own entity makes more sense. Our goal is your success, not our commission.
French employment law is highly protective and heavily codified. We keep every contract, contribution and DSN filing correct - so you don't have to track it.
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Income tax | 0-45%, withheld at source (prélèvement à la source) |
| Employer contributions | ≈42-45% of gross salary |
| Employee contributions | ≈22-25% of gross salary |
| Social security ceiling (PASS 2026) | €48,060/yr |
| Filing | Monthly DSN declaration via URSSAF |
Actual local employment specialists - not outsourced advice. TeamHub gives you compliant templates and instant payslips, with human help whenever you need it.
Deep knowledge of French labour law and the URSSAF system, a real in-house team and a business-for-good ethos - we measure success beyond profit.
Local specialists who know the market and the rules on the ground.
Employment lawyers in-house, not outsourced advice.
Certified specialists, ready for multi-currency operations.
No hidden fees, no billable hours, no surprises.
B1G1 partner, B Corp certified, Planet Mark certified.
TeamHub keeps you informed; humans handle the hard bits.
Hiring your first person in France is just the start. We support the whole journey.
Disputes, performance issues and cultural integration, handled with care.
Stay ahead of law changes, regulatory updates and best practice.
Scale your team, enter new markets and get strategic advice.
Redundancy, restructuring and legal complications, expertly navigated.
France offers a large market and exceptional talent, but its employment law is among Europe's most protective. Getting contracts, social contributions and the mutuelle right from the start matters.
