A new decree, **No. 2026-426** of May 30, 2026, has provided clarity on how self-employed individuals are compensated during additional birth leave. Unlike employees, who receive 70% of their net salary for the first month and 60% for the second, self-employed individuals are given a fixed daily amount. This amount is calculated by dividing the annual Social Security ceiling (currently 48,060 euros) by 730, resulting in 65.84 euros per day in 2026. For the first month, self-employed individuals receive 70% of this, which is 46.08 euros gross per day (43 euros net). For the second month, they receive 60%, which is 39.50 euros gross (36.85 euros net). To qualify for the full amount, self-employed individuals must have an average annual income (RAAM) of at least 4,582 euros. This threshold corresponds to 10% of the average of the last three Social Security ceilings. If their income is below this amount, their compensation is reduced to 10% of the full daily rate (65.84 euros), which is 6.58 euros gross per day (6.14 euros net). According to the Service Public website, this reduced amount remains the same for both the first and second month, and is not further reduced to 70% and 60% of this value. To be eligible for this leave, the self-employed individual must have been affiliated with the Social Security system for at least six months before the start of the leave. They must also suspend their professional activity for the entire duration of the leave. Additionally, they must have already taken the minimum mandatory duration of their maternity leave (8 weeks) or paternity leave (7 days), if applicable. To apply, they must complete a form on the **demarche.numerique.gouv.fr** website and provide several documents, including their Social Security number, an extract of the birth certificate, the child’s full name and date of birth, their current professional situation, the leave period, the date of their last working day, and a certificate confirming the temporary suspension of their professional activity. The two-month leave can be taken in one continuous period or split into two separate one-month periods. It must be taken within nine months of the child’s birth or arrival and cannot be transferred from one parent to another. This measure aims to support self-employed individuals during the early stages of a new child’s life, ensuring they have financial stability during this period.