Varynia Europe
Varynia is a France-based Employer of Record and portage salarial group operating across Europe and internationally. Varynia signs the employment contract and acts as the legal employer while the client retains operational direction of the employee. Its European and international structure combines its own subsidiaries and shareholdings with partner companies in some markets.
Global EOR Listed in 5 country lists Prominent in 2 markets
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Established | 2018 |
| Founders | Gilles Pauli |
| Region / headquarters | France / Europe |
| Website | varynia.com ↗ |
| What it does | Varynia is a France-based Employer of Record and portage salarial group operating across Europe and internationally. Varynia signs the employment contract and acts as the legal employer while the client retains operational direction of the employee. Its European and international structure combines its own subsidiaries and shareholdings with partner companies in some markets. |
| Entry price | Quote-based (no public price) |
| Countries covered | 33+ (provider's own claim) |
| Last verified | 4 Nov 2026 |
How it operates by country
| 🇪🇸 Spain | France-based provider expressly offering to become the legal employer of Spanish staff and handle contracts, payroll and contributions. A Spanish street office was not established. |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Has a dedicated UK EOR service page and offers commercial proposals covering employment arrangements and administration. Its wider service description allows delivery through Varynia or a partner. PAYROLL & EOR SERVICES Service model: Partner-delivered / coordinated EOR. Varynia / Varynia Europe; own or partner delivery. Location information: Published London address: 86–90 Paul Street, London EC2A 4NE. The UK EOR page identifies Varynia Europe and provides this address. Count the Varynia brands and websites as one provider. PAYROLL & EOR SERVICES. |
France profile
Varynia is a Paris group created in 2018 by Gilles Pauli that sells portage salarial to freelancers, an Employer of Record service it says covers 26 countries, and a company-creation and accounting package (Varynia 360). The holding, Varynia Europe SAS (RCS Paris 838 749 828, capital EUR 81,500 after a 2024 increase from reserves), has had Gilles Pauli as Président since April 2018 and reported a 2025 net profit of about EUR 87,900. The site names three partner-directors (Gilles, Burhan and Mehdi) and claims more than 1,000 consultants ported and eight dedicated staff.
French staff are employed by Varynia France SAS (RCS Paris 930 853 783), created in July 2024 with the exclusive object of portage salarial under the portage collective agreement (IDCC 3219). Its capital rose from EUR 10,000 to EUR 30,000 in November 2024, INSEE records 6 to 9 employees (2024), Burhan Huyuk replaced Gilles Pauli as Président in early 2026, and the seat moved on 5 June 2026 to a business-domiciliation address at 58 rue de Monceau, Paris 8e. As a portage company, it places French hires under portage rules. No garantie financière or PEPS membership is published, the mentions légales URL returns a 404 page, and societe.com flags the company as not having published accounts.
Portage fees start at 4%, with simulations returned within 24 hours; EOR pricing is on request. EOR set-up is given as 24 to 48 hours in a comparison table and 48 to 72 hours in the FAQ. The site shows a 5.0/5 Google rating from more than 50 reviews; no G2, Capterra or Trustpilot profile was found.
France facts
| French employing entity | Varynia France SAS (single-shareholder SAS), Paris (own entity). Registered object: the exclusive exercise of portage salarial under articles L1254-1 et seq. of the Labour Code; collective agreement IDCC 3219; NAF 78.30Z |
| Commercial register | Varynia France: RCS Paris 930 853 783, SIRET 930 853 783 00023, VAT FR37930853783; created 5 July 2024 and registered 15 July 2024; capital raised from EUR 10,000 to EUR 30,000 on 5 November 2024, with the first financial year extended to 31 December 2025 |
| Registered office | 58 rue de Monceau, CS 48756, 75008 Paris (a business-domiciliation address), since 5 June 2026; previously 26 rue de Londres, 75009 Paris. The website footer still gives 16/18 and 26/28 rue de Londres, 75009 Paris |
| Management | Varynia France: Burhan Huyuk, Président since early 2026 (nomination filed 23 January 2026; registered from 19 February 2026, BODACC notice 27 February 2026), replacing founder Gilles Pauli (Président July 2024 to February 2026). Gilles, Burhan and Mehdi are shown as partner-directors on the website |
| Group companies | Varynia Europe SAS (RCS Paris 838 749 828; created March 2018, registered 6 April 2018; capital EUR 81,500 after a June 2024 increase from reserves; Syntec IDCC 1486; 6 to 9 employees; Président Gilles Pauli since 12 April 2018). Varynia Solution SAS (943 846 774, April 2025, Président Soufiane Mehdi Bensouna). Espace Varynia SAS (984 066 266, 2024, property activity, Président Gilles Pauli) |
| Financials and headcount | Varynia France: 6 to 9 employees (INSEE, 2024); flagged by societe.com as not having published accounts. Varynia Europe: 2025 net profit EUR 87,900 with EUR 1.67 million of debt over one year (societe.com); revenue not disclosed |
| Licensing | Registered as a portage company (IDCC 3219); no temporary-work (ETT) activity. No garantie financière (mandatory for portage companies under article L1254-26) and no PEPS membership are published, and Varynia was not in the PEPS public directory on 26 October 2026 |
| Model | Portage salarial in France through Varynia France; portage destinations listed as France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the UK and Spain (Dubai and Tunisia also appear; Germany, the Netherlands and the UAE 'coming soon'). EOR abroad 'through our participations and partnerships' (site wording); the foreign employing entities are not named |
| Contracts | FAQ describes EOR as hiring an employee on a CDI in another country, with Varynia signing as legal employer; in France the employing entity is a portage company, so portage rules (autonomous consultant, minimum salary, 36-month cap per client mission) apply |
| Pricing | Portage management fees from 4%, with up to 65% of turnover returned as average net income (provider claims); free simulation within 24 hours. EOR per-employee fee and any setup fee or deposit not published. The 'two months of fees offered' offer recorded earlier was not found on the pages reviewed in October 2026 |
| Onboarding | EOR set-up in 24 to 48 hours (comparison table) or an average of 48 to 72 hours (FAQ); a client quote cites consultants employed in Belgium within three days (provider claims) |
| Other services | Varynia 360: choice and creation of SASU, EURL, SAS, SARL or micro-enterprise, accounting, VAT returns and annual accounts through a partner accounting firm, with cash advances paying the freelancer on the 15th of the month; Kbis in 48 working hours once documents are received (provider claim); help finding candidates |
| Coverage | EOR stated as available in 26 countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg, France, the UK, Spain, Germany, Portugal, Serbia, Singapore, Switzerland, Sweden, Turkey, Morocco, India, Italy, Ireland, Canada, the US, Norway, Denmark, Dubai, Latin America and the Netherlands |
| Ratings | Google 5.0/5 from 50-plus reviews (site widget and claim); no G2, Capterra or Trustpilot profile found |
Services in France
| Portage salarial in France | Employs freelance consultants through Varynia France SAS under the portage collective agreement (IDCC 3219), with payroll, contributions, professional expenses and a dedicated manager. Management fees start at 4%, and a free personalised simulation of gross, net, contributions and fees is promised within 24 hours. |
| International portage | Portage for freelancers working in Belgium, Luxembourg, the UK and Spain, with Dubai and Tunisia also listed and Germany, the Netherlands and the UAE announced as coming soon; blog content targets IT consultants in Belgium and Luxembourg. |
| Employer of Record abroad | Varynia acts as legal employer in the country of work, drafting local contracts, handling payroll, contributions and tax and making the legal declarations, while the client keeps operational control. Stated as available in 26 countries through group participations and partners; set-up in 24 to 72 hours (provider claims). |
| Company creation (Varynia 360) | Advice on and creation of a SASU, EURL, SAS, SARL or micro-enterprise, drafting of articles, legal notice and filing with the Greffe, with a Kbis in 48 working hours once documents are received (provider claim). |
| Accounting and cash advance | Bookkeeping, VAT returns, annual accounts and tax filings through a partner accounting firm, client follow-up and dispute support, and a cash advance that pays the freelancer on the 15th of the month regardless of client payment terms. |
| Recruitment support | Help finding the candidate before EOR onboarding (step 1 of its EOR process: 'you select your employee or we help you find them'). |
Strengths and watch-outs in France
- ✓ French hires sit in a dedicated portage company (Varynia France SAS, RCS Paris 930 853 783) whose sole registered object is portage salarial under IDCC 3219, with a holding company that has filed accounts since 2018 and reported a 2025 profit.
- ✓ Low advertised portage fee from 4% and a free 24-hour simulation, with stated average net income of up to 65% of turnover (provider claims).
- ✓ Fast stated EOR set-up of 24 to 72 hours, and portage and EOR in a range of European countries plus Gulf, North African and North American destinations.
- ✓ Combines portage, EOR and a company-creation and accounting package, so a freelancer can move from portage to their own company with the same provider.
- ✓ 5.0/5 Google rating from more than 50 reviews, as displayed on the site.
- ✗ Varynia France is young (2024) with EUR 30,000 of capital and 6 to 9 employees, changed Président in early 2026 and moved its seat to a domiciliation address in June 2026; societe.com flags it as not having published accounts.
- ✗ No garantie financière or PEPS membership is published, and the mentions légales page returns a 404 error, so legal details must be requested directly.
- ✗ In France it is a portage company, not a temporary-work agency, so it suits autonomous consultants rather than ordinary staff directed by the client; a 36-month cap per client mission and a minimum salary apply.
- ✗ EOR pricing, setup fees and deposits are not published, the foreign employing entities are not named, and the two set-up times on the EOR page (24 to 48 hours and 48 to 72 hours) differ.
- ✗ No G2, Capterra or Trustpilot reviews; the only rating is the Google score shown on its own site.
Reviews
- Google: 5.0/5 from more than 50 reviews, as claimed and shown in a Trustindex widget on varynia.com (read 26 October 2026; not checked directly on Google).
- G2: no listing found. Capterra: no listing found in a search on 26 October 2026.
- Trustpilot: no profile found for varynia.com.
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