CFE ensures and protects more than 200,000 expatriates around the world. The CFE allows businesses to ensure continuity with the french social security system for their employees abroad and covers all individuals who wish to benefit from the social security during their experience abroad. CFE is a private body responsible for a public service. Financially independent, it is governed by the Code of social security and placed under the supervision of 2 departments: the Ministry of employment and solidarity and the Ministry of economy, finance and industry.