George Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 I am looking into starting a business here in France as self employed. Having read about all the administration, cotisations and costs involved I have been looking at alternatives.Does anybody work for, or know anything about an umbrella employer, called Challenge & Co (freelance in France). I am seriously considering using them as my employer but would like to hear from anyone who is using their services and how well it works. Would be grateful for any information if anyone has any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Coeur de Lion Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Am currently with them. It seems a good deal ie focus on what you want to do and let them worry about the billing and charges etc. Still setting my business up, so haven't put them to the test properly as yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdebretagne Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 I am with them as well, and only have good things to say about them so far (it's especially nice that they have a native English speaker on staff). I may register one day, but for now, it's a great way to check out the market and let someone else take care of all of the registration/paperwork (not to mention the benefit of being eligible for chômage later on down the road).... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kate10 Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Me too,All I can say is that so far they have been brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizfjr Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Just a question: who are they and what do they do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJSLIV Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 A portage company.http://www.challengeandco.com/But do they only cover people working in Translation and allied fields as the site suggests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicandJo Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Anybody out there do sub contract work and use these guys? How does it compare financially against a SARL?Right now I'm a sub connie with a UK Ltd Company but once I arrive in france I guess I'll have to switch to a SARL or EURL..........[8-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Plombier Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 They don't say anything about material cost which is a large part of my turnover, how would suppliers get paidA lot of my work is 5.5% TVA so I am not sure how they deal with thatSeems to me they are more like a labour agency and best suited to people working freelance for an employer with no business costs beyond basic expenses etcThey charge quite a lot too, I would miss 7% of my turnoverI think it is probably cheaper to pay an accountant, and, if necessary employ a casual book keeper a couple of days a monthMy local Chambre de Metiers can supply me with a book keeper on an agency basis at around 15 euros an hour with a minimum requirement of only 4 hours per month employment. They pay all cotisationsLe Plombier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kate10 Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Its really more aimed at specialist trades, if you were a builder, plumber or estate agent or something like that, im pretty sure you wouldnt be able to use them anyway.Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kate10 Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Sorry also forgot to mention, you can claim back some expenses.Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 I am looking into starting a business here in France as self employed. Having read about all the administration, cotisations and costs involved I have been looking at alternatives.Does anybody work for, or know anything about an umbrella employer, called Challenge & Co (freelance in France). I am seriously considering using them as my employer but would like to hear from anyone who is using their services and how well it works. Would be grateful for any information if anyone has any. Many thanks to all who replied to the above.I think after a little more research, I will be giving them a try.George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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