France Employer of Record Services
Work Permits and Visas in France
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Do I need a Work Permit or Visa to work in France?
Whilst Agility EOR does not generally “sponsor” Work Permits (this practice is not always compatible with the EOR/PEO model), we can generally support candidates needing a work visa in France.
If you’re a foreigner looking to work in France, you’re going need a work permit, also known as a “titre de séjour” or a “carte de séjour”.
There are different types of work permits depending on your situation. If you’re from the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA), you don’t need a work permit to work in France.
If you’re from outside the EU/EEA, you’ll need to apply for a work permit. There are a few different types of work permits depending on your situation, like if you have a job offer in France or if you’re starting your own business.
To apply for a work permit, you’ll need to have a valid passport and some other documents, like your CV, your diploma or qualifications, and your work contract. You’ll also need to show that you have enough money to support yourself while you’re in France.
The application process can take a while, so make sure to start it early! You can apply for a work permit at the French embassy or consulate in your home country.
Once you have your work permit, you’ll need to make sure to renew it before it expires if you want to keep working in France.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Payrolling the employees is a key part of the service offered by an Employer of Record company. The Employer of Record will calculate and remit all taxes, social securities and similar payments, on behalf of both employer and employee. The client will be invoiced in advance by the EOR company, for the total cost of the payroll.
Yes. Our clients are free to dictate the structure of the employees’ remuneration including any bonuses or commissions they wish to offer. In some countries, there is a statutory requirement to provide “bonuses”, for example in the form of Christmas or holiday allowances.
Yes. Agility EOR will calculate what pay is due upon termination of an employee, factoring in such things as any untaken leave entitlements.
We find that most of our clients are in the Tech, IT, Finance, NGO (Not for Profit) and Professional Services industries. However, we have acquired the skills, knowledge and experience to help all industries across the globe.
As a private company, we’re not beholden to shareholders Private Equity targets. We aim to build long-term relationships with our clients. At Agility EOR, our approach is that we never forget that our business is all about people. Our Employer of Record solutions are tailored to each requirement, not a one-size-fits-all tech platform. We do the right thing by our clients and by the laws of each country we operate in. And we believe in openness; if we don’t feel we can offer you the best solution for a specific territory, we’ll say so.
We pride ourselves on our personable-approach so once you enter your new employees details into our dedicated platform, we’ll arrange a call with you to go through the details of the employment contract where together we can review and amend to your requirements. We liaise directly with your employee to build a rapport and obtain the necessary information to hire them compliantly, and set them up ready for their first payroll.
We never stop delivering! Even if you’re employee has been onboarded and is happily working for you and being paid each month, we’re here to partner with you whenever you or your employees need us. Even your ex-employees may need our assistance for tax documents, proof of employment requests etc… Our service never stops!