Hiring in France

Hiring in France: a guide for international companies

Who is this engagement for?

Companies established outside France, without a local entity, recruiting their first employee in France.

What's included

From €3,500 excl. VAT

Depending on scope, quote provided before the engagement.

  • Consultation on employer obligations
  • Timetable for the first recruitment
  • Employment-related declarations and registrations
  • Drafting of an employment contract

Options

  • Additional employment contract (+ €500 excl. VAT)
  • Payroll setup with the partner payroll firm (+ €1,000 excl. VAT)
  • Collective agreement, employee protection and health insurance (+ €800 excl. VAT)
  • Opinion on employment-related risks arising from employees' presence in France, excluding tax analysis (+ €1,000 excl. VAT)

Handled with partners

  • Company or branch formation
  • Tax matters, including permanent establishment
  • Immigration
  • Payroll execution

The process

  1. Scoping consultation
  2. Engagement
  3. Optional ongoing support through a subscription

Payment in advance and identity verification of the company before the engagement starts.

Frequently asked questions

Is this engagement suitable for our project?

The scoping consultation is an opportunity to review your situation and define the appropriate scope for your first recruitment.

What should we prepare for the first discussion?

Information about your company, the proposed role and your timetable will help scope the engagement. The documents to gather will be discussed during the consultation.

How are the options selected?

We identify any additional needs together. The selected options and their prices are set out in the quote provided before the engagement.

Can support continue after the first hire?

Ongoing support through a subscription may be considered depending on your needs. Its scope and terms are agreed together.