- Mandatory E-invoicing in France: France is implementing a phased e-invoicing reform, requiring all VAT-registered businesses to receive electronic invoices from September 1, 2026, and to issue them based on company size starting from the same date for large enterprises and ETIs, extending to SMEs and micro-businesses by September 1, 2027.
- Structured Data Formats are Key: Under the new reform, PDF invoices sent via email will no longer be sufficient for B2B transactions. Invoices must be issued, transmitted, and received in structured data formats (UBL, CII, or Factur-X) via certified Partner Dematerialisation Platforms (PDPs) to allow for automatic processing, improved data quality, and reduced errors.
- Beyond Digitalization: Compliance and Efficiency: This reform goes beyond simple digitalization by introducing e-invoicing and e-reporting obligations. Businesses need to prepare by updating databases, verifying mandatory fields, selecting a PDP, and adapting internal processes to ensure compliance and leverage the benefits of structured data for enhanced efficiency in accounting workflows.
Source Melasoft
Briefing document & Podcast: France’s E‑Invoicing & E‑Reporting – VATupdate
- See also
- Join the Linkedin Group on Global E-Invoicing/E-Reporting/SAF-T Developments, click HERE
- Join the LinkedIn Group on ”VAT in the Digital Age” (VIDA), click HERE
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