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France Introduces Version 2.3 English Specifications for E-Invoicing and E-Reporting in September 2026

  • France has released version 2.3 of the French e-invoicing specifications in English.
  • The specifications now include separate documentation for specific use cases.
  • The French Parliament has approved B2B e-invoicing and B2C e-reporting for large and medium-sized businesses.
  • The effective date for these measures is September 1, 2026.
  • Small businesses will be included from September 1, 2027, with potential extensions.
  • There will be a large-scale pilot in 2025 and mandatory e-invoice acceptance for all businesses by September 2026.
  • The initial launch in July 2024 has been delayed due to concerns raised by businesses and lobby groups.
  • France will seek an extension from the European Commission for the VAT Directive derogation.
  • VAT e-invoicing products are available to ensure seamless integration and compliance with local tax legislation.

Source: tpa-global.com

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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