- The French Parliament approved the 2026 Finance Bill, confirming mandatory e-invoicing and e-reporting starting 1 September 2026.
- All VAT-registered businesses must be able to receive e-invoices from 1 September 2026; large and mid-cap companies must also issue e-invoices and e-report from this date.
- SMEs and micro-enterprises must comply with issuing and e-reporting requirements by 1 September 2027.
- The reform introduces certified private platforms (“Plateformes Agréées”) and a decentralised “Y-model” architecture, with standardised invoice formats (Factur-X, UBL 2.1, CII).
- A national pilot program will run from late February to August 2026, and businesses should prepare by selecting a platform and updating ERP systems.
Source: meridianglobalservices.com
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