E-invoicing in France
Manage electronic invoicing in France with public and private customers with Comply, the compliant e-invoicing and e-reporting solution (PDP and PPF). Comply guarantees total security and compliance with French regulations.
Compliance: upcoming obligations and deadlines
Electronic invoicing, which has been mandatory for B2G transactions on the Chorus Pro platform since 2020, has been divided into two implementation phases:
- September 1, 2026 for large and medium-sized companies;
- September 1, 2027 for small and micro businesses.
Characteristics of e-invoicing in France
E-reporting: transmission of VAT data to public authorities
Chorus Pro government platform
As of January 2020, all public sector suppliers (B2G) are required to issue invoices in electronic format. The French government has chosen Chorus Pro as its B2G e-Invoicing portal.
e-Reporting system
Companies will have to report international B2C and B2B transaction data via the new e-reporting system, which will follow the same compliance schedule as e-invoicing.
PDP-centric model
France has opted for a model where PDPs are responsible for transmitting invoice data between buyers and suppliers, extracting tax data and managing the electronic reporting of transactions to the PPF.
Partner Dematerialization Platforms (PDPs)
Businesses subject to the e-invoicing obligation must use registered PDP platforms, such as Comply Platform, which validate invoices, ensure their integrity and compliance, and transmit the relevant data required by the e-reporting regulations to the Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFiP).
Supported formats
Electronic invoices can be issued in UBL 2.2 (OASIS), CII 3.0 (UN/CEFACT) and Factur-X formats. The Factur-X format is specifically designed to meet the SMBs need for simplicity by combining PDFs with XML attachments.
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F.A.Q.
What formats are accepted for e-invoicing in France?
In France, the main formats accepted for e-invoicing are Factur-X, UBL and CII. The choice of format depends on the recipient and the management system used.
Factur-X
- This is a hybrid format similar to the German ZUGFeRD.
- It combines a PDF/A-3 with an XML file structured according to the EN 16931 standard.
- It allows direct reading (PDF) and automatic processing (XML).
UBL (Universal Business Language)
- This is a structured XML format standardized in European.
- It is widely used in large companies for integration with ERP systems.
- It is suitable for those who need to fully automate the invoicing process.
CII (Cross Industry Invoice)
- This is a standard developed by UN/CEFACT and is mainly used by companies that issue a large number of invoices.
- It is completely XML-based and does not have a PDF-readable version.
- It is suitable for companies with highly digitized processes.