- Implementation Timeline and Structure: France’s mandatory e-invoicing and e-reporting obligations will be rolled out in phases, starting from September 2026 for large and intermediate businesses, and September 2027 for small and medium-sized enterprises. All companies must be able to receive e-invoices by September 2026. The Public Procurement Framework (PPF) will focus on maintaining a recipient directory rather than serving as a free platform for issuing invoices.
- E-Invoicing Specifications and Requirements: E-invoices in France must be issued in structured formats such as Cross Industry Invoice (CII), Universal Business Language (UBL), or Factur-X. The system includes real-time data transmission to tax authorities and requires the use of Partner Dematerialization Platforms (PDPs) for sending and receiving e-invoices, which will handle format transformations and status notifications.
- Impact on Businesses and E-Reporting Obligations: All domestic transactions between VAT-registered companies in France will be subject to e-invoicing mandates, while foreign businesses performing taxable transactions in France will have e-reporting obligations. The e-reporting requirements align with the e-invoicing schedule and cover exports, imports, and sales to private individuals, ensuring comprehensive compliance across different transaction types.
Source Marosa
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