Payroll in France
Payroll in France runs in EUR (Euro). Monthly payroll cycle, typically paid at month end. No universal statutory 13th-month payment, though many collective agreements (conventions collectives) mandate one for specific sectors. Statutory employer contributions apply. Gracemark operates it end-to-end, humans, not tickets.
Two ways to run payroll in France
Own-entity payroll
For long-term presence in France. Gracemark manages statutory filings, pay runs, and year-end reporting under your entity, with a named operator on Western Europe time.
EOR-run payroll
No entity in France? Employ and pay talent under Gracemark's local infrastructure via EOR, onboard in 2 weeks (eor), no local incorporation.
Compliance essentials in France
- 35-hour week with RTT days for hours worked beyond it
- Collective bargaining agreements (conventions collectives) set many terms
- Among the highest employer social charges in Europe
- Termination requires 'real and serious cause' plus process
- Strong protections against contractor misclassification
Get a payroll quote for France
Send your headcount and salary band. We reply with employer burden, net-to-gross, and setup timeline, no sales scripts.
Send the role, a selected worker or an existing-team requirement in France. Get a written recommendation covering the model, cost categories, responsibilities and next steps. One hire is welcome; no meeting required.