Portage salarial abroad

International portage salarial combines the flexibility of freelancing with the security of employment.
You benefit from comprehensive social protection, delegated administrative management, and personalized support in over 40 countries.

For over 20 years, we have been helping experts work internationally with full compliance and complete peace of mind.
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Why choose portage salarial for your assignments abroad?

With portage salarial, you never go alone. You are employed by a portage salarial company that ensures compliance with both local and international regulations.
Your contracts are secured, your social contributions are correctly managed, and you benefit from protection against unexpected events (insurance, social coverage, unemployment benefits).

Wherever you are in the world, you maintain a solid and legal foundation.

No more getting lost in tax, administrative, or HR paperwork: the portage salarial company takes care of client invoicing, payroll processing, social contribution payments, and even insurance management.

The result: you save time, avoid mistakes, and focus entirely on your assignment.

Portage salarial adapts to your project: whether you're leaving for a short assignment (a few weeks or months) or for a long-term expatriation, the portage salarial company adjusts your status (detached or expatriate) and your social benefits options.

You remain free to choose your assignments, your clients, and the duration of your collaborations — without heavy constraints.

Unlike traditional freelancers, you benefit from the advantages of employee status: unemployment insurance, retirement contributions, health coverage, supplementary health insurance, provident fund, and professional liability insurance.

These rights follow you even abroad, ensuring a level of protection comparable to what you would have in France.
This guarantees that you can preserve your benefits while developing your career internationally.
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How does international portage salarial work?

1

You

You sign a service contract with your client to define your assignments and your compensation.
2

Us

We establish an employment contract with you, manage invoicing, contributions, and your salary, while providing you with a secure legal framework.
3

Result

You become a portage salarial employee, with secure income and contributions, allowing you to take on international assignments with complete peace of mind.

The benefits of portage salarial abroad

For the consultant

Your Benefits

Included in your contract:

  • Filing and payment of contributions
  • Provision of administrative documents (allowances, sickness, accident, etc.)
  • Management of expense reports
  • tax at source (if applicable)
  • Unemployment insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Health insurance
  • Provident fund
  • Professional liability insurance
  • Travel and repatriation insurance included (EUROP Assistance) for your international assignments, at no extra cost.

Optional Services

  • Visa and work permit applications
  • Immigration and relocation assistance
  • Travel and relocation arrangements
  • Some assignments require specific procedures depending on the country. We support you to secure each project (e.g., Switzerland, post-Brexit context).
For companies

Your Benefits

  • Quickly access talent abroad without taking any risks.
  • Test a market before setting up a permanent presence through temporary assignments.
  • Engage foreign consultants in France through our **portage salarial** services.
  • Collaborate with international experts without setting up a subsidiary.
  • Guaranteed legal security: compliance with local and international laws.
  • Data protection and contractual security.

Delegated Management

  • Administration and payroll management for your consultants
  • Social security and tax declarations
  • Legal and fiduciary advice
  • Personalized support with a dedicated contact person
  • We can invoice in any currency, after verifying local authorizations, to facilitate your international assignments.

What status for an international assignment: detachment or expatriation?

StatusDurationSocial protectionTaxation
Detached≤ 24 months (renewable)French social securityTax residence in France
Hybrid (FR / International)Variable depending on the assignmentFrench + local coverageAccording to international agreements
Expatriate≥ 3 months (permanent contract or long-term)Local system + optional CFETax residence abroad

To work abroad under portage salarial, you need to have a specific status: either as a detached worker or as an expatriate worker.
The rights granted will differ depending on the status.

The status of a detached portage salarial employee

It is intended for freelancers carrying out a temporary assignment abroad of up to 24 months, although this period can be extended under certain conditions.
The employee will remain affiliated with the French social security system, benefit from repatriation insurance provided by the portage salarial company, and be fiscally domiciled in France.

To qualify for the French social security system, one condition must be met:
the assignment must take place either in an EU country or in a non-EU country that has a bilateral agreement with France.

If the assignment is carried out in a non-EU country without such an agreement, the worker must be affiliated with the local social security system of that country — unless specific exceptions apply under certain conditions.

The status of an expatriate portage salarial employee

It applies to the portage salarial employee carrying out an open-ended assignment lasting at least three months.
The worker will be covered by the local social security system and should contact the Caisse des Français à l'Étranger (CFE) if they wish to remain affiliated with the French social security system.

Hybrid Status (FR / International)

The hybrid status combines French law and local law depending on the assignment.
It allows you to retain part of your French social protection while also benefiting from local coverage.

This is ideal for remote assignments with occasional travel or roles split across multiple countries.

The result: enhanced security, optimized taxation, and total flexibility for your international assignments.

Our subsidiary, Sage SA, helps you explore all available options based on your situation, so you can carry out your assignment under the best possible conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

The income tax withholding is applied directly to the consultant’s salary by the portage company, based on the rate provided by the tax authorities.

It handles administrative tasks (invoicing, salaries, social contributions) and provides social security coverage, while allowing the consultant to remain fully autonomous in their assignments.

Permanent contract (CDI): for recurring and stable activity

Fixed-term contract (CDD): for occasional and short-term assignments

Expenses include travel, equipment, training, and business development. Some may be reimbursed under certain conditions.

You simply need to submit the supporting documents to the portage company using a dedicated form to receive reimbursement.

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