In any global ranking of countries by payroll complexity, France will often occupy the top spot. This is because France offers its residents a high degree of social security, with people entitled to healthcare, a pension scheme, family benefits, and more.  

In this episode of Payroll Around the World, ADP experts Carlos Fontelas de Carvalho and Emmanuel Prevost break down the inner workings of French payroll, explain why France is a lucrative destination for businesses despite the complexity, and share their insights from years of experience on the ground. We also speak to Rachel, a Paris-based expat from the U.K. who shares her experience of trying to decipher her first French paycheck. 

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Timestamps 

• Intro [00:00] 
• Why is payroll in France so complex? [03:05] 
• Keeping up with legal regulations [07:06] 
• Rachel’s story [10:00] 
• Helping foreign workers navigate bureaucracy [12:52] 
• Remaining compliant during the hiring process [15:48] 
• Noncompliance penalties [17:19] 
• Reporting requirements [20:33] 
• What do you love about working in payroll in France? [22:53] 

Credits 

• Executive Producers for ADP: Nicola Smith and Kate Allen 
• Executive Producer for Storythings: Matt Locke 
• Recorded, edited, mixed and mastered by: Chris Mitchell 
• Scripted and hosted by: Luisa Rollenhagen 
• Guest interview recorded by: Morgan Ayre  
• Project Manager: Aimee Perrinjaquet 

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