E-invoicing in France

Electronic invoicing in France is mandatory for transactions with public bodies and will soon be mandatory for all transactions between private companies.

France

Shipping method

  • Chorus Pro

Invoice format

  • Peppol BIS 3.0
  • CII
  • Factur-X

Compulsory sending

  • B2G
  • B2B (coming soon)
  • Fiscal reporting (coming soon)

Legislation:

  • January 2020: Mandatory use of electronic invoicing for all companies in transactions with the public administration.

Important dates

September 2026
Start of the obligation to receive electronic invoices for all companies.
September 2026
Start of the obligation to issue electronic invoices for large and medium-sized companies.
September 2026
Start of tax reporting obligations for large and medium-sized companies.
September 2027
Start of the obligation to issue electronic invoices for small businesses.
September 2027
Start of tax reporting obligations for small businesses.

Submit your e-invoices to France with B2Brouter

E-invoicing with public bodies

Send electronic invoices to any public administration in the country with a certified PDP provider.

Business-to-business e-invoicing

Send and receive electronic invoices with any French company and comply with the new B2B regulations.