Contractor vs employee calculator
Compare the cost of engaging someone as a contractor versus an employee through an EOR, with the country's misclassification notes.
| Option | Estimated annual cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Contractor | $69,588 | Cheapest on paper. No statutory benefits; reclassification risk in France if the relationship looks like employment. |
| Employee via EOR | $82,188 – $94,188 | Local contract, statutory benefits and payroll compliance handled by the EOR. |
France contractor risk: A contractor (independent worker or micro-entrepreneur) is requalified as an employee if subordinated; penalties for dissimulated work (travail dissimule) include 6 months' pay and criminal liability. High risk where integration is deep. Not legal advice.
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