Accurate payroll, every month
Payroll in France involves collective agreements, social contributions, absences, overtime and income tax withheld at source. We handle:
- Monthly payslips
- The monthly social security filing (DSN)
- Hiring formalities (DPAE, registrations)
- Final pay and end-of-contract documents
- Leave, absences and sick leave
- Annual filings and adjustments
The monthly payroll cycle
- Variables You send absences, hours, bonuses, arrivals and departures.
- Payslips We prepare the payslips and submit them to you before release.
- DSN filing The DSN is filed on the 5th or 15th of the following month, depending on headcount.
- Payments You pay salaries; contributions are collected on their due dates.
Your first hire
Hiring a first employee is a big step. We help you assess the real cost, choose the type of contract and the applicable collective agreement, identify possible aid and set up the related obligations (health insurance, provident cover, occupational health, staff register). Simulate the cost of a hire
The director’s pay
The pay of an SAS or SASU president, or the contributions of a majority SARL manager, are handled in line with your remuneration strategy. See director’s remuneration
Your goals, our answers
“I want reliable payroll”
Set up according to your collective agreement, monthly checks and a dedicated contact for your payroll.
“I am hiring my first employee”
Total cost, contract, formalities and obligations: we guide you step by step. For a first estimate of net salary and employer cost: official Urssaf simulator (in French).
“I am an SAS president and want to pay myself”
Salary, dividends or both: on request, we compare cost, net income and social protection with you, then prepare your payslip and filings. Simulate your pay
For complex employment law questions (disputes, dismissals), we work alongside specialised lawyers. To find a lawyer, see the official directories.
Useful simulators
For a first estimate, try the following official simulators, built into our site.
Employee hiring cost
Employer cost, gross, net and net after tax for an employee in France.
Partial activity
Employee net pay and remaining employer cost under partial activity in France.
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Frequently asked questions
From how many employees should payroll be outsourced?
From the first employee, French payroll becomes technical: collective agreements, contribution rates, DSN. Outsourcing secures these obligations and saves time, whatever the headcount.
Can an accounting firm in France take over an existing payroll?
Yes. We retrieve payroll history, contribution settings and year-to-date totals to ensure continuity during the year.
Is company health insurance mandatory in France?
Yes, from the first employee, with a minimum employer contribution.
What is the DSN?
The déclaration sociale nominative transmits payroll data to social security bodies every month. It has replaced most former filings.
Can payslips be explained in English?
Payslips follow the French format, but we can explain them in English to you and your group’s HR team.
Payslips and DSN: can your accounting firm in France run your employees’ payroll?
Yes, as an à la carte option alongside the accounting and tax engagement: payslips, DSN filings, hiring and leaving formalities. Your chartered accountant links payroll to your accounts and, where relevant, to the director’s pay, for a consistent overall view. Your payroll is handled reliably every month, with a dedicated contact. In 2 minutes, your meeting is booked; in 5 more minutes, your fee estimate is shown. Get my free meeting and quote