The Research Tax Credit (CIR) and the French EOR complete solution

The primary objective of the Research Tax Credit (CIR) is to indirectly support the often significant costs associated with designing, researching, developing, and implementing innovation within companies.

The CIR is therefore a tax incentive designed to encourage businesses to invest in research and development (R&D).
It allows companies to deduct a portion of their R&D expenses from their corporate tax.
Eligible CIR expenses include salaries of staff working on R&D projects, subcontracting costs related to R&D, travel expenses for R&D activities, and more.
The tax credit rate depends on the size of the company and its industry sector.

It is worth noting that “subcontracting” costs fall within the scope of the CIR, including assignments carried out by Consultants within a French EOR complete solution.

Companies wishing to benefit from the CIR can justify their eligibility based on various types of expenses, including:

• Costs related to hiring staff involved in the company’s internal research process (technicians, researchers, and/or PhDs) or who are responsible for innovative inventions,
• Expenses incurred in implementing technological monitoring,
• The development of specific technologies,
• The protection of company innovations through patent filings.

Using a French EOR complete solution provides companies with a high level of flexibility while ensuring continuity in their research and development projects.
Resources allocated to each stage of the process can be adjusted according to needs, all while keeping tighter control over the costs associated with hiring new collaborators.

It also offers a guarantee for companies looking for freelancers who require an assignment structured to comply with CIR requirements.
The Employee within a French EOR complete solution will match the required technical profile and possess the expertise needed to deliver the assignment.

Finally, it represents a significant financial advantage for companies wishing to outsource part of their research and development activities to independent Consultants.

REMINDER: companies considered “innovative” must invest directly in R&D to improve their production processes, their offering, or their products.

In 2018, the CIR scheme had nearly 16,000 beneficiaries, along with an equally strong demand for human resources.
This is why being CIR-certified represents a significant competitive advantage, especially compared to non-accredited providers in the context of an assignment.
At the very least, it certifies initial experience of the Consultant operating within a French EOR complete solution in an R&D project, as well as guaranteeing CIR eligibility for the client company.

Simply put, even with equal skills, the costs are not the same!

The scheme offers several advantages: in addition to encouraging companies to develop their internal innovation capacity, it also promotes hiring in high-demand sectors.

However, the recruitment process within an R&D framework can be complex and time-consuming…
Why? Because it requires finding profiles with technical skills that align with research and development processes.

WHY USE A CIR-ACCREDITED FRENCH EOR COMPLETE SOLUTION?

Using a French EOR complete solution allows companies to maintain a high level of flexibility while ensuring continuity in their research and development projects. Resources allocated to each stage of the process can be adjusted according to needs, all while keeping tighter control over recruitment-related costs.

As a reminder, companies considered “innovative” are those that invest in R&D to improve their production processes, their offering, or their products.

You may be considering turning to freelancers to compensate for unsuccessful traditional recruitment efforts or to manage a temporary increase in activity.

Beyond addressing this challenge, working with independent Consultants offers many advantages:

1. STRONG EXPERTISE: a freelancer brings a fresh perspective to the assignment you entrust to them. They share their know-how and especially their methodology to successfully deliver your project. Give them enough autonomy, and they will undoubtedly become a valuable source of ideas and solutions.
2. CONTROLLED COSTS: benefit from targeted expertise at a cost defined during the project scoping phase. Hiring an experienced freelancer? They will likely complete the assignment better and faster than a junior employee.
   Pro tip: The cost of a freelancer’s assignment can be significantly lower than hiring a less experienced employee.
3. FAST START: beyond the lengthy timelines of traditional recruitment, choosing an independent Consultant ensures you have someone operational from day one.
   If the Consultant doesn’t turn out to be the perfect fit, don’t worry—you are not tied into a long-term commitment.
4. MINIMAL ADMINISTRATIVE BURDEN: a briefing, a signed quote, and the assignment can begin. No heavy or costly administrative processes for HR teams—start within 24 hours!

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