Does France use CIUS or national extensions?
Swathy
Published on Feb 13, 2026
Yes.
France has implemented a national CIUS (Core Invoice Usage Specification) to make certain optional EN 16931 fields mandatory at the national level.
This ensures uniformity and compliance within the French ecosystem.
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