- France launched nationwide B2B e-invoicing on 1 September 2026.
- Large and medium-sized businesses must now issue invoices electronically; all businesses must be able to receive them.
- No penalties will be imposed in 2026, as authorities focus on support and implementation.
- The full rollout should deliver over EUR 4 billion in annual savings, faster VAT refunds, reduced filing burdens, and eventually pre-filled VAT returns.
- Small and very small businesses will join the mandate from 1 September 2027; strict cybersecurity rules apply to accredited platforms.
Source: regfollower.com
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