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ARTICLE · 29 AUGUST 2018

New PAYE System Begins In France In 2019

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If you have employees in France, you're no doubt starting to worry about this key change to the way personal income tax is collected. What does it mean for your staff, finance and HR department?

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Alix Mugnier
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If you have employees in France, you're no doubt starting to worry about this key change to the way personal income tax is collected. What does it mean for your staff, finance and HR department? What will be the cost to your business?

The good news is that the French Government has been very proactive in flagging the upcoming change, including posting a mandatory educational video on their website that all employees needed to view, before filing their annual personal income tax.

What does the new Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system mean for employers in France?

First and foremost, that you don't need to turn into a helpline for your staff. But you will need to be ready to meet some new obligations. TMF France is staying on top of the latest developments in order to prepare our clients for the change. You can make an enquiry to find out how we can help your business too.

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