France Updates E-Invoicing Rules: New Specs, API, Grace Period, and Central Directory Testing

• AFNOR released three updated e-invoicing specifications: formats (XP Z12-012), API exchanges (013), and use cases (014).
• A two-year grace period on e-invoicing penalties has been proposed in the French National Assembly.
• Version 3.1 of the 2026 e-invoicing specifications was released on 7 Nov, aligning with AFNOR standards.
• A new DGFiP e-invoicing guide will be available on 20 Oct 2025.
• AIFE opened testing for the Central Directory (PPF) for approved e-invoicing providers on 14 Oct.

Source: vatcalc.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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