Payroll software · France
Silae
Moteur de paie dominant, via experts-comptables
Market position
The dominant French payroll engine by volume (millions of payslips monthly), with 900+ collective agreements — but sold through accountants (experts-comptables), not direct, so you access it via your firm.
France-specific note
If you already use an expert-comptable, you may effectively be on Silae — its BTP convention coverage is excellent. It’s the accountant-led route rather than a DIY tool.
Pros
- + Market-leading French payroll engine
- + 900+ conventions collectives (incl. BTP)
- + Deep compliance coverage
- + Backed by your accountant
Cons
- − Not sold direct (via experts-comptables only)
- − No public pricing
- − Less hands-on for the business owner
- − Setup depends on your firm
Typical France pricing
Via experts-comptables (not public).
Why this matters for France trades
Facturation électronique is becoming mandatory via approved platforms (PDP) — reception for all businesses from 1 September 2026, issuance for SMEs and micro-entreprises from 1 September 2027; assurance décennale (Loi Spinetta) is legally mandatory before a worksite opens, with a criminal penalty for working uninsured; TVA is multi-rate (20% standard, 10% renovation, 5.5% energy); RGE certification is commercially essential for clients to claim MaPrimeRénov’ and other subsidies; business registration runs through the CMA/guichet unique; and regulated trades require a qualification (diploma or three years’ experience).
French artisan (bâtiment) vendor selection is shaped by the incoming facturation électronique mandate (reception for all businesses from 1 September 2026, issuance for SMEs/micro from 1 September 2027, via approved PDP platforms), mandatory ten-year assurance décennale under the Loi Spinetta, multi-rate TVA (20/10/5.5%), RGE certification for subsidised renovation work, and the micro-entrepreneur regime that most solo tradespeople operate under.
Frequently asked
Is Silae a good fit for France trades?
The dominant French payroll engine by volume (millions of payslips monthly), with 900+ collective agreements — but sold through accountants (experts-comptables), not direct, so you access it via your firm. If you already use an expert-comptable, you may effectively be on Silae — its BTP convention coverage is excellent. It’s the accountant-led route rather than a DIY tool.
What does Silae cost in France?
Via experts-comptables (not public).. Pricing and availability can change by region — confirm current France pricing on the vendor's site before committing.