7. Social Security Contributions in France

1. 7.1. Basic Rules
   7.2. Employers and Employees
   7.3. Self-Employed
   7.4. Retired Persons
   7.5. Early Retirees
   7.6. Social Charges (CSG/CRDS)

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7.3. French Social Security Contributions for Self Employed Persons

If you are self-employed then the level of your contributions are range from around 31% to 40% of net income, depending on your legal and tax status, and the nature of the business in which you are engaged.

Once again, therefore, the following figures should be only as a general guide.


Table - Self-Employed Rates

Charge	Rate
Family Benefits	5.40%
Health/Sickness	6.5%
Social Welfare Levy	8%
Invalidity Benefit	2%
Pension	23%
Training Levy	0.15%
Total (say)	45%

There are various exemptions that operate for the self-employed, notably in relation to those starting a business in a development area, or out of unemployment.

You can read a more detailed review of social security contributions for the self-employed in our pages on Starting a Business.

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