On what basis are social contributions calculated?
Social security contributions are based on all sums paid to employees in return for or in connection with work, whatever their name, subject to the exclusions set out in the code.
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Source
- Source
- Social Security Code, article L242-1
- Acts
- French Social Security Code
- Area
- Employment and social security
- Checked
- 2026-09-21
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