- France is progressing with its digital invoicing reform, now set to start in September 2026 for B2B and B2C transactions.
- The reform aims to digitize and standardize invoicing to reduce paperwork, errors, fraud, and administrative costs, and to close the VAT gap.
- All VAT-registered businesses in France must issue and receive electronic invoices for domestic B2B transactions and report data to the Portail Public de Facturation.
- The reform builds on the existing Chorus Pro platform and will eventually cover all business transactions.
- A new phased timeline includes a pilot phase starting in early 2025, with mandates for large and medium businesses in September 2026, and for small and micro-businesses in September 2027.
- The 2026 Finance Bill introduces these changes, with collaboration from industry groups to ensure a robust framework.
- AFNOR is leading the technical development of the e-invoicing infrastructure, focusing on data format specifications, use cases, and API interoperability.
- The DGFiP funds AFNOR’s commission, allowing free participation, with the first plenary session held in April 2025.
Source: vatit.com
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