- Commitment to E-Invoicing Timeline: France is progressing towards mandatory e-invoicing with a confirmed September 2026 launch date, despite a recent National Assembly vote to reject a delay. The country has registered 87 Partner Dematerialization Platforms (PDPs) to support the rollout, but businesses must adapt to new regulations and technologies amid potential challenges.
- Testing Phases and Key Milestones: The rollout includes several critical phases: a testing pilot for PDPs starting in February 2025, interoperability testing in October 2025, and full functionality testing by February 2026. Large and medium-sized businesses will be required to accept e-invoices by September 2026, with smaller businesses following in September 2027.
- Role of the French Peppol Authority: The establishment of the French Peppol Authority aims to align the e-invoicing system with EU standards and ensure all PDPs are certified for secure e-invoice exchanges. Businesses must now select accredited PDPs for invoicing, as the previously proposed free access via the Portal Public de Facturation (PPF) has been scaled back, placing the onus on firms to ensure compliance and integration with the new system.
Source RTCsuite
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