What is Salary Portage?
Also known as "umbrella company" in the UK, salary portage is a unique employment model that allows independent professionals to work as freelancers while enjoying employee benefits.
How It Works
You find your own clients and negotiate your rates. The portage company becomes your legal employer, invoices your clients, and pays you a salary after deducting fees and social contributions.
Who Is It For?
Ideal for consultants, IT professionals, trainers, interim managers, and any skilled professional who wants to work independently without creating their own company.
European Context
While most developed in France (200,000+ professionals), salary portage is growing across Europe with variations in Belgium, Spain, and other countries adapting the model to local regulations.
Why Choose Salary Portage?
Combine the best of both worlds: entrepreneurial freedom and employee security
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is umbrella employment?
Umbrella employment combines the autonomy of entrepreneurship with the security of employment. You manage your assignments while enjoying employee status with full social protection.
Learn moreHow to calculate my net salary?
Your net salary represents approximately 50% of your turnover after deduction of charges, management fees and social contributions. Use our simulator for an accurate estimate.
Simulate my salaryWhat are the 5 classification levels?
The collective agreement defines 5 statuses according to your experience: First level (63% PSS), Junior (70%), Senior (75%), Expert (85%) and Day package (85%). Each level has a guaranteed minimum salary.
View the gridWho can do umbrella employment?
You must have a Bac+2 degree minimum OR 3 years of experience in your sector. Umbrella employment is ideal for consultants, trainers, developers and independent experts.
Check my eligibilityWhat are the advantages?
Complete social protection (unemployment, retirement, mutual), no company creation, delegated administrative management, and possibility to combine several assignments simultaneously.
Discover the advantagesWhat is the financial reserve?
10% of your base salary is set aside each month and paid at the end of the contract or during periods of inactivity to secure your cash flow between two assignments.
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