DPAE Urssaf: timing and mistakes to avoid
The DPAE must be filed before hiring. Here are the 2026 timing rules, workflow and common mistakes to avoid.
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DPAE Urssaf: timing and mistakes to avoid
Updated March 2026 - The DPAE must be submitted before the employee starts work, and no earlier than the 8 days preceding hiring.
See also new payslip 2026, tax or social question and mandatory career interview.
Why it matters
It is a core pre-hiring social formality and should be embedded in the onboarding workflow, not handled after the fact.
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Conclusion
The DPAE is short, but critical. Timing and traceability matter.
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Article written by Samuel HAYOT
Chartered Accountant, registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
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