Umbrella employment for IT
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Step-by-step guides and clear answers to understand umbrella employment, get started with Kaiporting and run your activity day to day.
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49 articles across eight topics, from first contact to the follow-up of your assignments.
Definition, legal framework, eligibility and differences with other statuses.
The six steps, the simulation, the contracts and the documents to launch your activity.
How net salary is calculated, the 4% management fee, payment date and minimum pay.
Meals, travel, transport and equipment: what you can claim and how.
Finding assignments, managing several clients, working abroad and the end of an assignment.
Social security, pension, health insurance, income protection, unemployment and liability.
Signing in and using your space: assignments, income, documents, availability.
Your dedicated account manager, assignment follow-up, events and how to reach us.
Most frequently asked questions
How is my net salary calculated?
Your salary is based on the revenue (excluding VAT) invoiced to your client:
- Revenue invoiced, excluding VAT
- Minus Kaiporting’s management fee (4%)
- Minus employee and employer social contributions
- Plus your reimbursed business expenses, free of contributions
On average, you receive 60 to 65% of your revenue as net pay, excluding business expenses. Try the simulator.
How much are Kaiporting’s management fees?
The management fee is 4% of revenue excluding VAT, all inclusive, whereas the market usually charges between 5 and 10%. There are no company set-up costs and no accountant fees.
Example: on €5,000 invoiced, €200 in fees versus €350 at a 7% rate, about €1,800 net saved per year at constant activity.
Which contracts are signed?
- Employment contract between you and Kaiporting: fixed-term (up to 18 months including renewals) or permanent.
- Commercial service agreement between Kaiporting and the client company, setting the assignment, its duration and its price.
These contracts guarantee your social rights and secure the relationship with your client.
Is umbrella employment legal?
Yes. Umbrella employment has been recognised by French law since 2008. It is governed by the French Labour Code (articles L1254-1 and following) and by the 2017 collective agreement for umbrella employees. Every umbrella company must hold a financial guarantee that secures salary payments.
Who finds the assignments?
You do. The law states that the umbrella employee finds their own clients and negotiates the price of their services; the umbrella company is not required to provide work. Kaiporting then supports you: contract, invoicing, assignment follow-up and advice on your rate.
How do I contact Kaiporting?
- Phone: +33 1 87 66 75 64
- Email: contact@kaiporting.com
- Form: Contact page
- Online meeting: book a slot
Where to start for your situation?
Every path has its own priorities. Pick your situation to go straight to the articles that matter to you.
- IT freelancer : compare umbrella employment with your current status
- Permanent employee : prepare your move without losing your protection
- Assignment in sight : follow the six steps to get started
- Kaiporting consultant : manage your activity in MyKaiporting
- Optimising your income : claim your business expenses correctly
A question? Your account manager answers
At Kaiporting, one person supports you from the simulation to the follow-up of your assignments.
Availability
- Team reachable outside standard office hours, Saturdays included
- A check-in every two weeks during your assignments
- Free 20-minute discovery call
