Recruiting international talent
Recruitment, visas, social protection, taxation and settling in: access essential information to prepare for the arrival and integration of international talent in France.
What do you need to know to recruit international talent?
Recruiting international talent to France means anticipating several steps related to their entry into the country, their residency rights, social security coverage, taxation and settling-in arrangements.
Each situation depends on the employee’s profile, the nature of the assignment and the length of their stay in France. A thorough understanding and anticipation of the legal framework ensures a smooth recruitment process and facilitates integration.
This section provides essential information to support businesses at every stage of the international talent’s journey in France, from their arrival to settling in, including support for their families.
What should an employer anticipate when recruiting international talent to France?
Visas and residence permits
Identify the rules applicable to the entry, residence and right to work of a foreign employee in France, depending on their profile and the nature of their assignment.
Social Protection
Understand the applicable rules regarding social security coverage when relocating to France, particularly concerning membership, posting/secondment, contributions and maintaining rights.
Personal taxation
Understand the tax rules applicable to international employees in France, particularly regarding tax residency and reporting obligations, as well as the expatriate tax regime.
Help with settling in
Support the arrival and integration of international talent in France by anticipating key practical and administrative procedures, including those relating to their families (housing, education, international schools, exchange of driving license).