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 consultants
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.
Frequently asked
questions
Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us at contact@linkao.fr and our team will be happy to help.
Umbrella employment combines the autonomy of freelancing with the security of employee status. You find your mission and deliver your services independently, while LINKAO manages the client contract, invoicing and administrative procedures. You then receive your pay as a salary.
Umbrella employment lets you start your activity quickly without having to create and run your own company. With LINKAO, you benefit from an employment contract, social protection, simplified administrative management and personalized support.
Your pay depends in particular on your daily rate, the number of days invoiced, any professional expenses and the management fees. LINKAO gives you a detailed estimate of your pay before your mission, helping you make your decisions with full transparency.
Yes — you are free to set your daily rate, negotiate your mission terms, choose your clients and select the projects that match your goals. LINKAO mainly supports you on the contractual, administrative and social side.
Umbrella employment is particularly suited to professionals with proven expertise, including Full Stack developers, Cloud and DevOps experts, software architects, Data Engineers, Data Analysts, Product Owners, IT project managers, interim managers, digital transformation consultants and trainers.
LINKAO tracks invoices, handles administrative reminders and monitors payments. You benefit from support in managing collections and save time to focus on your mission.
The management fees cover drawing up contracts, invoicing, administrative and social management, as well as personalized support and legal and HR assistance. LINKAO applies a clear and transparent policy, with no hidden fees.
Yes — depending on your situation and current regulations, certain professional expenses may be taken into account, such as travel, accommodation, meals, IT equipment or certain training courses. Our teams can help you manage them.
As a salaried consultant, you can benefit from health insurance, retirement contributions, unemployment insurance under legal conditions, provident cover, complementary health insurance and paid leave, while keeping your professional autonomy.
Once the required information is validated, LINKAO prepares the contracts quickly so you can start your mission promptly and within a secure framework.
Consultants choose LINKAO for its personal, human support, its responsiveness, its expertise in IT and digital professions, its transparent management and its network of professional opportunities. Our goal is to build a lasting relationship with every consultant.
