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France
Europe
E-invoicing
Status
Mandatory
Format
UBL 2.1, UN/CEFACT CII or Factur‑X (hybrid); EN 16931 compliant
Infrastructure
Central public portal Chorus Pro; suppliers may connect directly or via certified Partner Dematerialisation Platforms (PDPs)
Model
Centralised state platform model via Chorus Pro; direct submission or via service providers
E-reporting
Status
Mandatory from September 2026 for large and medium enterprises; extended to SMEs in 2027
Format
Detailed transaction notices via PDPs; aligned with structured invoice data
Scope & deadline
Domestic B2B, B2C, cross‑border VAT data; phased compliance per taxpayer size
More info
France is a major Western EU economy with strong regulation on public procurement and tax management. Its tax authority (DGFiP) is modernizing receivables processes via Chorus Pro and certified private platforms (PDPs). A phased national e‑invoicing and e‑reporting reform launches in 2026, aligned with the EU’s ViDA initiative.
Tax authority
DGFiP (Direction générale des Finances publiques); standardisation via DGFiP specifications
Archiving period
Typically 10 years; invoices must be stored securely in compliant format
E-signature
Not required on invoice itself; integrity/authenticity ensured via structured exchange and PDP validation
Regulation
Finance Act 2020 and Finance Act 2022 establishing e-invoicing and e-reporting obligations; Finance Act 2025 confirming rollout timelines; EU ViDA alignment ongoing
Note
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