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Hire in France

Employ in France without opening an entity

Ubique-run   Currency: EUR  ·  Onboarding in 5 business days

Ubique runs its own legal entity and payroll team in France, so onboarding, payslips and offboarding are handled in-house.

Europe · France
Employer costapprox. 42 to 45%
Onboarding5 business days
Probation2 to 4 months, renewable once
Public holidays11
Key facts from Ubique Atlas

What you need to know before you hire

Average employer costapprox. 42 to 45%
Onboarding time5 business days
Probation period2 to 4 months, renewable once
Notice period1 to 3 months depending on status
Annual leave25 days plus RTT days
Public holidays11 days

Mandatory benefits

Mutuelle health top-up, prévoyance, meal vouchers customary, transport reimbursement 50%

Employment law summary

How employment works in France

The Code du travail and sector collective agreements (conventions collectives) set most terms. Cadre and non-cadre status changes contributions and notice. The 35-hour week applies, with overtime or RTT days above that. Terminations require a formal procedure with a preliminary meeting.

Summaries are kept current by Ubique's local legal team and partners. They are general information, not legal advice. Last reviewed September 2026.

What Ubique does for you in France

  • Drafts a locally compliant employment contract in the local language and English
  • Registers the employee with tax and social security authorities
  • Runs monthly payroll in EUR, with payslips and year-end filings
  • Administers mandatory benefits and offers optional local plans
  • Handles leave, expenses, amendments and compliant terminations
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