Homework: can the employer be exempted from social security contributions?

Verified 01 November 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

Yes, depending on your situation or age, you can benefit from certain partial payroll tax exemptions or a lump sum deduction if you employ someone at home.

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You are 70 years old or older

Partial exemptions from employers' social security contributions

You're exempt partially employers' social security contributions.

This exemption shall be capped by month and by household

  • TO €240.16 paid leave included
  • Or to €218.24 excluding paid leave

It shall be calculated on a remuneration not exceeding €772.20.

The following contributions are due:

  • Supplementary Retirement, Provident and Retirement Compensation Contributions (CMEI)
  • Contributions for unemployment insurance and accidents at work
  • Contribution to Final: titleContent
  • Solidarity Autonomy Contribution (CSA)
  • Contribution to vocational training
  • Contribution to social dialog
  • Full payroll contributions

A simulator is used to estimate the amount of your exemptions:

Cesu - Estimate the cost of the salary and know the amount of any contribution exemptions

What needs to be done

You do not have to take any steps or provide any documents.

The exemption is granted automatically.

Flat-rate deduction of employers' social security contributions

No, you cannot take advantage of the flat-rate deduction of contributions.

It does not overlap with exemptions from employers' social security contributions.

You live in a relationship with someone who is 70 years of age or older

Partial exemptions from employers' social security contributions

You're exempt partially employers' social security contributions.

This exemption shall be capped by month and by household

  • TO €240.16 paid leave included
  • Or to €218.24 excluding paid leave

It shall be calculated on a remuneration not exceeding €772.20.

Please note

In the case of a household where the 2 persons are over 70 years of age, only 1 exemption is granted.

The following contributions are due:

  • Supplementary Retirement, Provident and Retirement Compensation Contributions (CMEI)
  • Contributions for unemployment insurance and accidents at work
  • Contribution to Final: titleContent
  • Solidarity Autonomy Contribution (CSA)
  • Contribution to vocational training
  • Contribution to social dialog
  • Full payroll contributions

A simulator is used to estimate the amount of your exemptions:

Cesu - Estimate the cost of the salary and know the amount of any contribution exemptions

What needs to be done

If you use the Cesu to pay your employee, you must send a written request to the National Universal Service Employment Check Center (CNCesu).

In other cases, you must send a written request to the Urssaf.

You must attach a copy of the identity document containing the date of birth of the person aged 70 or over (family booklet, identity card, passport, copy or extract of the birth certificate).

Who shall I contact
Flat-rate deduction of employers' social security contributions

No, you cannot take advantage of the flat-rate deduction of contributions.

It does not overlap with exemptions from employers' social security contributions.

You have a child under the age of 20 with a disability

Partial exemptions from employers' social security contributions

You are partially exempt from employer social security contributions if you are in one of the following situations:

  • You have a dependent child under the age of 20 who is receiving the Disabled Child Education Allowance (DCEA) or the Disability Compensation Benefit (DCP)
  • Your child has a disability rate greater than 80%

The following contributions are due:

  • Supplementary Retirement, Provident and Retirement Compensation Contributions (CMEI)
  • Contributions for unemployment insurance and accidents at work
  • Contribution to Final: titleContent
  • Solidarity Autonomy Contribution (CSA)
  • Contribution to vocational training
  • Contribution to social dialog
  • Full payroll contributions

The following simulator allows you to estimate the amount of your exemptions:

Cesu - Estimate the cost of the salary and know the amount of any contribution exemptions

What needs to be done

If you use the Cesu to pay your employee, you must send a written request to the National Universal Service Employment Check Center (CNCesu).

In other cases, you must send a written request to the Urssaf.

You must attach a copy of a valid proof of allocation of this allowance or benefit.

Who shall I contact
Flat-rate deduction of employers' social security contributions

No, you cannot take advantage of the flat-rate deduction of contributions.

It does not overlap with exemptions from employers' social security contributions.

You receive the Disability Compensation Benefit (DCP) or the Third-Party Compensation Benefit (TPCA) or the Third-Party Enhancement (TPM) 

Partial exemptions from employers' social security contributions

You are partially exempt from employer social security contributions if you receive one of these benefits.

The following contributions are due:

  • Supplementary Retirement, Provident and Retirement Compensation Contributions (CMEI)
  • Contributions for unemployment insurance and accidents at work
  • Contribution to Final: titleContent
  • Solidarity Autonomy Contribution (CSA)
  • Contribution to vocational training
  • Contribution to social dialog
  • Full payroll contributions

The following simulator allows you to estimate the amount of your exemptions:

Cesu - Estimate the cost of the salary and know the amount of any contribution exemptions

What needs to be done

If you use the Cesu to pay your employee, you must send a written request to the National Universal Service Employment Check Center (CNCesu).

In other cases, you must send a written request to the Urssaf.

You must attach a copy of a valid proof of award of this benefit or of this increase.

Who shall I contact
Flat-rate deduction of employers' social security contributions

No, you cannot take advantage of the flat-rate deduction of contributions.

It does not overlap with exemptions from employers' social security contributions.

You are receiving Custom Autonomy Allowance (Apa)

Partial exemptions from employers' social security contributions

You are partially exempt from the employer's social security contributions if you collect theApa: titleContent.

The following contributions are due:

  • Supplementary Retirement, Provident and Retirement Compensation Contributions (CMEI)
  • Contributions for unemployment insurance and accidents at work
  • Contribution to Final: titleContent
  • Solidarity Autonomy Contribution (CSA)
  • Contribution to vocational training
  • Contribution to social dialog
  • Full payroll contributions

The following simulator allows you to estimate the amount of your exemptions:

Cesu - Estimate the cost of the salary and know the amount of any contribution exemptions

What needs to be done

If you use the Cesu to pay your employee, you must send a written request to the National Universal Service Employment Check Center (CNCesu).

In other cases, you must send a written request to the Urssaf.

You must attach a copy of the Apa Assignment Notification.

Who shall I contact
Flat-rate deduction of employers' social security contributions

No, you cannot take advantage of the flat-rate deduction of contributions.

It does not overlap with exemptions from employers' social security contributions.

You are 62 years of age or older and you use the assistance of a third party for the ordinary acts of life

Partial exemptions from employers' social security contributions

You are partially exempt from employer social security contributions.

The following contributions are due:

  • Supplementary Retirement, Provident and Retirement Compensation Contributions (CMEI)
  • Contributions for unemployment insurance and accidents at work
  • Contribution to Final: titleContent
  • Solidarity Autonomy Contribution (CSA)
  • Contribution to vocational training
  • Contribution to social dialog
  • Full payroll contributions

The following simulator allows you to estimate the amount of your exemptions:

Cesu - Estimate the cost of the salary and know the amount of any contribution exemptions

What needs to be done

If you use the Cesu to pay your employee, you must send a written request to the National Universal Service Employment Check Center (CNCesu).

In other cases, you must send a written request to the Urssaf.

You must attach a certificate of incapacity to perform the ordinary acts of life completed by your attending physician.

Who shall I contact
Flat-rate deduction of employers' social security contributions

No, you cannot take advantage of the flat-rate deduction of contributions.

It does not overlap with exemptions from employers' social security contributions.

You have an 80% Disability Card or a Disability Inclusion Mobility Card

Partial exemptions from employers' social security contributions

The following contributions are due:

  • Supplementary Retirement, Provident and Retirement Compensation Contributions (CMEI)
  • Contributions for unemployment insurance and accidents at work
  • Contribution to Final: titleContent
  • Solidarity Autonomy Contribution (CSA)
  • Contribution to vocational training
  • Contribution to social dialog
  • Full payroll contributions

The following simulator allows you to estimate the amount of your exemptions:

Cesu - Estimate the cost of the salary and know the amount of any contribution exemptions

What needs to be done

If you use the Cesu to pay your employee, you must send a written request to the National Universal Service Employment Check Center (CNCesu).

In other cases, you must send a written request to the Urssaf.

You must attach a double-sided copy of the Disability Card or Disability Inclusion Mobility Card.

Who shall I contact
Flat-rate deduction of employers' social security contributions

No, you cannot take advantage of the flat-rate deduction of contributions.

It does not overlap with exemptions from employers' social security contributions.

Other

You cannot benefit from partial exemptions from employers' social security contributions.

You receive a lump-sum deduction of employers' social security contributions of €2 if you employ an employee at home.

This deduction applies to each hour worked by the employee (not paid leave).

The Urssaf automatically calculates the lump sum deduction you receive.

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