Overview

Social law and Collective bargaining agreements are very important in France.  These documents oblige the employer to respect the law and all processes. Employers are also liable for a range of payroll taxes and levies, making employer costs very high compared to other countries.

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at those Payroll & HR Professionals who are processing or managing Vendors who process Payrolls in France and need to have an understanding of the legislative and legal requirements involved.

What will you achieve?

Having attended this course delegates will have confidence that they understand the fundamentals of payroll processing in France, are clear about employer obligations, know what they need to do on both a periodic and annual basis, can answer employee queries and check payslips. Even if payrolls are outsourced it is still the employers responsibility to ensure all obligations are met and that tax and social security are correctly processed. This course not only gives you the information you need to be compliant but also ensures you know exactly what information should be given to a payroll provider and the various tasks they should be completing on your behalf.

What will be covered?

Payroll:

Social Contributions:

• How register a company in France
• List of compulsory or potential organisms
• Understand the French taxation system.
• Power purchase exceptional premium - exemption from income tax
• Income tax

Other Information:

• All annual reports
• All monthly compulsory deadline
• Compulsory task for a HR team (reports and declarations, Registration to occupational medicine, Registration to compulsory organisms)

Summary

Collective bargaining agreements dictate many of France’s pay rates and employer liability for payroll taxes and levies make employer costs comparatively high. Our two-day course in French payroll fundamentals will make delegates clear about employer obligations and able to successfully maintain compliance.