Taxes & Social Contributions for Freelancers
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Freelancers in France must manage income tax, business property tax (CFE), and social contributions:
Income tax: Deduction rates of 34β71% depending on activity, then taxed at standard French rates.
CFE: Paid if earning over β¬5,000 annually; rates depend on revenue and location.
Social contributions: Fund healthcare, retirement, and benefits. Rates range from 12.3% to 21.2%.
Some groups, like freelancers under 25, can get up to 75% reductions in their first three years. -
Freelancing in France:
Income Tax β Flat-rate deduction (34β71% based on activity), balance taxed at standard progressive rates.
CFE (Cotisation FonciΓ¨re des Entreprises) β Due if revenue > β¬5,000/year, amount varies by city and turnover. -
Key Taxes for French Freelancers:
1οΈβ£ Income Tax β Professional expenses deducted (34β71%), then taxed under French brackets.
2οΈβ£ Business Property Tax (CFE) β Applies once earnings exceed β¬5,000; local rates differ per commune.