Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals require a long-stay visa (VLS-TS) and, in most cases, a work permit.

• Talent Passport grants work rights for highly skilled professionals without a separate permit.
• Visa categories include Salaried Employee, Temporary Worker, Intra-Company Transfer, and French Tech Visa.

• Payroll Frequency: Monthly.
• Income Components: Salary, benefits in kind, allowances, and bonuses.
• Deductions: Income tax (PAYE), social security, unemployment, and pension contributions.
• Employer Contributions: ~30–55% of gross salary.‍
• Social Security Contributions: Shared between employer and employee, covering health, pensions, unemployment, and family benefits.

• Contracts may be fixed-term or indefinite.
• Probation Period: Up to 2 months (workers) and 4 months (executives).
• Working Hours: Standard 35 hours per week; overtime paid at 125% for first 8 hours and 150% thereafter.
• Termination: Notice period varies by tenure — typically 1–2 months — or pay in lieu. Severance is based on service length and dismissal reason.
• Collective bargaining agreements widely apply.

• Annual Leave: Minimum 5 weeks paid leave.
• Sick Leave: Paid leave per social security and collective agreement provisions.
• Maternity Leave: At least 16 weeks paid.
• Paternity Leave: Minimum 25 days paid.‍
• Additional: Employers often offer supplementary health and life insurance.

• Tax Residency: Residents taxed on worldwide income; non-residents on French-sourced income.
• Tax Year: January 1 – December 31.
• Progressive rates from 0% to 45%.
• PAYE withholding applies.

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