Mandatory nature
Payment of social contributions is mandatory for all auto-entrepreneurs in France. These contributions are proportional to your turnover and must be declared and paid to URSSAF according to your chosen frequency (monthly or quarterly).
Role of contributions
Social contributions fund your social protection, including health insurance, retirement pensions, maternity/paternity leave, and disability/death benefits. They also include the contribution for professional training.
L'essentiel du statut
To understand all obligations and rights related to your status, visit the official URSSAF website: autoentrepreneur.urssaf.fr.