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Like portage salarial. But better.

Hightekers was built in France, for the French freelance market. Same compliance and protections as traditional portage salarial, with better take-home

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Of every invoice — more than most setups offer.
70% kept
More take-home per project vs standard setups.
Up to +50%
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Here's all it takes

Three steps to a better structure, and you're done.

Join Hightekers

We act as your legal employer in France. You're fully compliant from day one.

Work with your clients

Your projects, your terms. Nothing about that changes.

We handle everything else

Contracts, payroll, taxes, French compliance — all handled for you.

For those who want the full picture

Our guides break down everything this page can't: from how Hightekers compares to traditional portage salarial, to real income scenarios and setup details.

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Freelancing in France, without the trade-offs

France has some of Europe's highest income taxes. Your setup matters more here than almost anywhere. Portage salarial is proven. Built in France, Hightekers draws on deep experience in the French freelance market to make it work harder for you.

Keep up to 70% of what you bill, with full transparency on every euro.

Employment protections, healthcare, and pension included — without reducing your take-home pay.

If you suspect you're giving away more than necessary, Hightekers offers a more efficient alternative with better net pay.

Set up the right way from day one. Keep your independence with the security of a formal employment structure behind you.

France not the right setup?

Every country comes with different tax systems, opportunities, and ways of working. Explore which setup works best for your goals.

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Book a free consultation with one of our French freelance specialists. We'll walk you through how the model works and what you can expect.