The French EOR Complete Solution in Paris and the Île-de-France Region

Paris offers an exceptional environment for freelancers. Here are our practical tips for finding assignments in Paris and the Île‑de‑France region:

• Use freelance job platforms:
  Several generalist and specialized websites help identify assignments compatible with the French EOR complete solution:
  • Indeed
  • Welcome to the Jungle
  • Malt
  • Freelance.com
  • Other specialized platforms: LeHibou, Freelance Republik (IT), Graphiste.com (design), Redacteur.com (copywriting)…
• Attend professional events in Île‑de‑France:
  Paris hosts the largest number of business events in France: trade shows, conferences, tech meetups, HR networking events, and themed workshops. Events held in La Défense, Station F, French Tech Central, and trade shows at Porte de Versailles are ideal opportunities to meet decision‑makers, recruiters, and fellow freelancers.
• Leverage your personal and professional network:
  In Paris, opportunities circulate widely through word of mouth. Let your network know about your availability and your areas of expertise.
• Send spontaneous applications to Paris‑based companies:
  Paris is home to many CAC 40 groups, major ESNs, consulting firms, as well as start‑ups and scale‑ups. A well‑targeted spontaneous application can open doors very quickly.

Choosing the French EOR complete solution in Paris offers several tangible benefits:

• Access to an exceptionally rich market with assignments, thanks to the highest concentration of companies in France.
• The opportunity to work with major organizations (CAC 40 groups, scale‑ups) that regularly use the French EOR complete solution.
• Full flexibility in choosing your projects, clients, and work organization.
• The security of Employee status: unemployment insurance, health insurance, pension, and additional benefits.
• Significant time savings thanks to administrative management handled by 2i Portage.
• The ability to get started within 24 hours, ideal for Consultants who are quickly approached by their clients.

Note: Some addresses correspond to coworking spaces or meeting locations. We recommend contacting the companies in advance to confirm reception and meeting arrangements.

You can carry out your activity from a wide variety of locations. Paris and the entire Île‑de‑France region offer numerous coworking spaces that allow you to work independently and autonomously:

Many cafés, libraries, and third places across Paris also provide excellent working environments.

In general, the average daily rate (ADR) in Paris ranges from €400 to €1,200, depending on experience level (junior/senior), industry, and the complexity of assignments.

Indicative ADR ranges by role:

• Digital strategy Consultant: €600 to €1,200
• Web / mobile Developer: €450 to €950
• UX/UI Designer: €400 to €700
• Consulting Engineer: €500 to €1,000
• Independent Trainer: €400 to €650
• Digital marketing Consultant: €450 to €800
• Cybersecurity / cloud Expert: up to €1,200

Tip: run a personalized simulation with our team to fine-tune your ADR based on your profile, industry, and objectives.

Paris is France’s leading employment hub and one of the most dynamic in Europe. The following sectors are actively recruiting independent Consultants:

• Finance, banking, and insurance:
  With the presence of major corporate headquarters and numerous fintechs, Paris is seeking profiles in IT finance, risk management, compliance, data, and more.
• Information Technology (IT):
  ESNs, start‑ups, scale‑ups, innovation hubs, digital transformation projects, cybersecurity, cloud, data engineering…
• Luxury, fashion, retail, and creative industries:
  Paris is a global luxury hub, with constant demand for expertise in marketing, digital, communication, UX, and project management.
• Consulting & business services:
  Paris‑based firms regularly look for external Consultants in strategy, organization, management, HR, and finance.
• Research and innovation:
  AI, biotech, mobility, energy, climate, smart cities—Paris brings together a wide range of innovation clusters.
• Energy and ecological transition:
  Companies and institutions based in the Île‑de‑France region are recruiting for projects focused on energy efficiency, sustainable transformation, and environmental engineering.