Forty-five percent social charges, a works council you must consult before deciding, and an R&D tax credit generous enough to pay for both. French employer compliance in 2026.
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Expat HR France
Expert guides, analysis and tool comparisons on Expat HR France from the kurums.com Hr desk — written for business decision-makers and updated as the market moves.
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- Updated Jul 13, 2026
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Relocating to France: The Rental Dossier, Carte Vitale & Real City Costs (2026)
The rental dossier defeats most newcomers — and the free state guarantee that solves it is the best-kept secret in French relocation. The honest operating manual.
French Employment Law for Expats: CDI, Rupture Conventionnelle & the 35-Hour Week (2026)
Thirty-five hours, five weeks off, RTT days on top — and a dismissal system where the negotiated exit has quietly replaced the dismissal. French employment law decoded.
French Tax for Expats: The Impatriate Regime, Quotient Familial & Social Charges (2026)
An eight-year impatriate regime, a household tax system that rewards families, and employer social charges of 45% — French tax is stranger and better than its reputation.
France Work Visa Guide for Expats (2026): Passeport Talent, Blue Card & Residence
Four-year permits, no labour-market test, and full work rights for your spouse from day one — the Passeport Talent is better than France’s reputation. The bureaucracy is not.
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