- Starting September 1, 2026, all French businesses must receive electronic invoices
- Mandatory issuance of electronic invoices begins by September 1, 2027
- Existing invoicing rules on content, deadlines, and retention remain unchanged
- Reform focuses on digital transmission, requiring system updates for e-invoicing
- Invoice content requirements under the Commercial Code and General Tax Code remain the same
- No new issuance deadlines are imposed; invoicing must continue as per current practices
- Six-year retention of invoice copies is still required for both suppliers and customers
- Businesses should focus on systems integration and compliance readiness for e-invoicing transition
Source: fiscal-requirements.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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