Survivefrance iconSurvivefranceSep 3, 2026 ~1 min source read

Moving to France half the time

Although working remotely in France, I am not totally clear whether this is a grey area that is generally permitted or perhaps a real issue that I could be overlooking? The issue is that the overall rule is if you are physically in France when carrying out work you should contribute to the social security system like all other workers.

Moving to France half the time

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Although working remotely in France, I am not totally clear whether this is a grey area that is generally permitted or perhaps a real issue that I could be overlooking?

The issue is that the overall rule is if you are physically in France when carrying out work you should contribute to the social security system like all other workers.

Recently there seems to be a leniency if you are not fiscally resident, are working for a foreign employer and receiving your salary outwith France.

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Although working remotely in France, I am not totally clear whether this is a grey area that is generally permitted or perhaps a real issue that I could be overlooking? The issue is that the overall rule is if you are physically in France when carrying out work you should contribute to the social security system like all other workers. Recently there seems to be a leniency if you are not fiscally resident, are working for a foreign employer and receiving your salary outwith France.

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If my wife has an EU passport does that make any difference either? Your wife's nationality is neither here nor there. This has not as far as I know been tested in the courts.

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