Portage salarial, explained
Keep your own clients and rates.
Linkao becomes your employer and handles the rest — contracts, payroll, and social cover.
So, what exactly is an
umbrella company?
An umbrella company lets you keep your own clients and missions while we become your legal employer. You handle the work and the relationships; Linkao handles the contracts, invoicing, and your salary.
Instead of registering a business, hiring an accountant, or chasing late payments, you stay focused on what you do best. We collect from your clients and deduct one agreed, transparent fee.
Then we pay you a real salary – with full social cover and employee benefits. It’s the freedom of freelancing with the security of being employed: no company to create, no hidden costs.
From mission confirmed
to first payslip in 3 steps
No office visit. No waiting. Just you and your first payslip.
All the benefits of freelancing,
without the drawbacks
Linkao handles the contracts, invoicing,
and paperwork. You focus on the work.
Zero administrative burden
Contracts, invoicing, and compliance handled for you
Up and running in 24h
Start in 24h, no company to set up, no waiting
Full independence
Choose your missions, clients, and rates freely
Income optimization
Smart expense and deduction handling that lifts your net pay.
Employee protection
Healthcare and pension from day one, plus access to unemployment rights.
Financial security
A stable, predictable salary, month after month
rated 4.8/5 by 200+ happy customers
Made for independents
who’d rather be working
Whether you’re starting out or scaling up,
Linkao fits the way you work.
Consultants & experts
Bring your expertise in IT, strategy, engineering, or marketing
Secure, compliant,
fully covered
Your contracts, salary and social protection are handled end-to-end. Linkao keeps your activity compliant with French labour law – so you stay covered while we handle the admin.
Full social cover
Healthcare, unemployment and pension via AXA – the same protection as a full-time employee.
Guaranteed Pay
Your salary is secured and paid before the end of every month – on time, every time.
Legal Compliance
You work under a CDD or CDI contract, in full compliance with French labour law.
Get quick answers
to common questions
Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us at rh@linkao.fr and our team will be happy to help.
Umbrella employment (portage salarial) lets you work as a freelancer while being employed by Linkao. You find your missions and set your rates; we contract with your clients, invoice them, and turn your revenue into a salary with full employee benefits.
No company to create, no accounting, no legal filings. You start in days instead of weeks, keep employee-grade social protection, and avoid the fixed costs and personal liability that come with running your own structure.
Your net salary typically lands between 50% and 60% of what you invoice, depending on your rate, expenses and benefits choices. Use our simulator to get a precise estimate in seconds.
Yes — you negotiate your daily rate directly with your clients, just like any freelancer. Linkao never interferes with your pricing or your client relationships.
Consultants, IT specialists, trainers and independent experts who want the freedom of freelancing with the security of employment — without creating their own company.
Your salary is guaranteed and paid on time regardless. Chasing client payments is our job, not yours — late invoices never touch your payslip.
One transparent rate: 7% of what you invoice. No setup costs, no hidden tiers, no surprises on your payslip.
Yes — log your business expenses and they are reimbursed on your next payslip, tax-free, which directly lifts your net pay.
Full social security, unemployment insurance, retirement contributions, private health cover, professional liability insurance and reimbursed business expenses.
Your employment contract is ready within 24 hours of confirming your mission. Most freelancers go from first contact to fully onboarded in a few days.
Linkao combines expertise, responsiveness, and personalized support to help you grow your business with complete peace of mind. We simplify the day-to-day management of your activity so you can focus on what you do best.