How much tax does a freelancer pay in France?

In the example above the total is €28,653, an effective rate of 37%. It changes with income, regime and deductions: use the calculator to test your own numbers.

Which taxes does the calculator include for France?

Social security (URSSAF), Income tax, Other levies (CFP), Local business tax (CFE). Local rules and exemptions can add or remove items, so confirm with URSSAF / impots.gouv.fr.

Is this calculator accurate?

It applies the published 2026 rules for a single self-employed person. Real bills vary with deductions, regional rules, family situation and timing, so treat it as a planning estimate and confirm with a professional.

Which currency are my earnings in?

Most listings on SOJI pay in US dollars. Choose USD and the calculator converts to your local currency at the rate shown (you can edit it), then applies the local tax rules to the local amount.

Why can I change the tax rates?

Your situation may differ: another region, a special regime or a negotiated rate. Type any percentage and the net income updates straight away.

No. If your clients are abroad, services are usually exempt or zero-rated, and VAT is not your income anyway. Check the rule for your country.

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Freelance taxes in France: what you keep

How much does a freelancer keep in France? Enter your rate and see income tax, social security and other contributions under Micro-entrepreneur BNC (barème), Micro-entrepreneur BNC (versement libératoire), Déclaration contrôlée (réel, BNC), with 2026 rules and editable rates.

Country

Tax regime

Income

per

Hours per week

Weeks worked per year

That is $86,400 a year, $7,200 a month, before tax

Exchange rate (1 USD =) EUR

Live rate, refreshed every few hours. Edit it if your bank uses another.

Settings for this regime

Local taxes (per year, local currency)

Customize tax rates

Gross income

€77,192

€6,433 per month

Total taxes and contributions

€28,653

Effective rate: 37.1%

Net income (take-home)

€48,538

€4,045 per month

Where your money goes

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You keep 62.9% of your gross income

Item	Per year	Per month	% of gross
Gross income	€77,192	€6,433	100%
Social security (URSSAF)	−€19,761	−€1,647	25.6%
Income tax	−€8,388	−€699	10.9%
Other levies (CFP)	−€154	−€13	0.2%
Local business tax (CFE)	−€350	−€29	0.5%
Total taxes and contributions	−€28,653	−€2,388	37.1%
Net income (take-home)	€48,538	€4,045	62.9%

Net per working hour: €33.71/h

Rules used: Micro-entrepreneur BNC (barème)

Profession libérale non réglementée: social contributions 25.6% of revenue, training levy 0.2%. Income tax on 66% of revenue (34% allowance), one tax share, no décote. CFE (local business tax) is an estimate: exempt in year one and under €5,000. VAT: franchise up to €37,500 of services; EU B2B services are reverse-charged. Revenue ceiling €83,600.

Tax year 2026 · Checked October 14, 2026 · Source: URSSAF / impots.gouv.fr

What this assumes

A single person with no dependents, no other income, no deductions beyond the ones named, and clients abroad, so VAT or sales tax is not charged. Rates are for the tax year shown.

This is an estimate for information, not tax advice. Rules change and depend on your situation: confirm with the tax authority or an accountant before you decide.

Example

At $60 an hour for 30 hours a week, a freelancer in France earns about €77,192 a year before tax and keeps about €48,538 (63%) after €28,653 of taxes and contributions.

What is included

For the default regime the calculation covers: Social security (URSSAF), Income tax, Other levies (CFP), Local business tax (CFE).

Tax regimes covered

Micro-entrepreneur BNC (barème)Profession libérale non réglementée: social contributions 25.6% of revenue, training levy 0.2%. Income tax on 66% of revenue (34% allowance), one tax share, no décote. CFE (local business tax) is an estimate: exempt in year one and under €5,000. VAT: franchise up to €37,500 of services; EU B2B services are reverse-charged. Revenue ceiling €83,600.
Micro-entrepreneur BNC (versement libératoire)Same contributions, but income tax is a flat 2.2% of revenue paid with them (only if your household income is under the eligibility threshold). CFE as above.
Déclaration contrôlée (réel, BNC)Real regime: social contributions are a share of net profit (about 45% on average for a profession libérale; edit it), income tax by the barème on profit minus deductible contributions, one tax share. No revenue ceiling. CFE as above. Needs an accountant (optional line).

Frequently asked questions

How much tax does a freelancer pay in France?: In the example above the total is €28,653, an effective rate of 37%. It changes with income, regime and deductions: use the calculator to test your own numbers.
Which taxes does the calculator include for France?: Social security (URSSAF), Income tax, Other levies (CFP), Local business tax (CFE). Local rules and exemptions can add or remove items, so confirm with URSSAF / impots.gouv.fr.
Is this calculator accurate?: It applies the published 2026 rules for a single self-employed person. Real bills vary with deductions, regional rules, family situation and timing, so treat it as a planning estimate and confirm with a professional.
Which currency are my earnings in?: Most listings on SOJI pay in US dollars. Choose USD and the calculator converts to your local currency at the rate shown (you can edit it), then applies the local tax rules to the local amount.
Why can I change the tax rates?: Your situation may differ: another region, a special regime or a negotiated rate. Type any percentage and the net income updates straight away.
Does it include VAT?: No. If your clients are abroad, services are usually exempt or zero-rated, and VAT is not your income anyway. Check the rule for your country.