French e-invoicing mandate
Everything you need to know about the upcoming e-invoicing mandate in France, what changes to expect and how to prepare.
What does the French e-invoicing mandate mean for businesses?
B2G e-invoicing has been mandatory in France since 2017. The French Tax Authority (DGFIP) initially announced their intention to mandate countrywide e-invoicing and e-reporting starting 1 July 2024. However, the start date for the transition has been postponed by the French Ministry of Economy and Finance. This decision was made to ensure a smooth process and adequate time for preparation, with a new starting date expected to be announced in 2024. With this digital reform, France aims to reduce the VAT gap (ca. EUR 13 billion), help businesses reduce invoice and payment processing costs and boost overall productivity in compliance with Chorus Pro.
Original timeline for B2B e-invoicing in France
July 2024
Mandatory receipt of e-invoices (incl. status) for all taxpayers and issuance of e-invoices and e-reporting for large taxpayers, via Chorus Pro.
January 2025
Mandatory issuance of e-invoices (incl. status) and e-reporting for medium taxpayers, via Chorus Pro.
January 2026
Mandatory issuance of e-invoices (incl. status) and e-reporting for all remaining taxpayers via Chorus Pro.
Expert guide: Top 5 ways to prepare for the French e-invoicing mandate
Download our top 5 tips on how you should be preparing your business for the upcoming e-invoicing mandate in France, with expert advice on what actions you should be taking now!
Webinar: French e-invoicing mandate updates
Our experts discuss the latest insights and explore how you can prepare your business for the changes being introduced in July 2024.
Why choose Pagero as your service provider?
Our easy-to-integrate solutions help organizations of all sizes automate purchase-to-pay and order-to-cash processes while ensuring compliance with e-invoicing and e-reporting requirements in France and over 140 other countries. Contact us to prepare your company with the right tools to become and remain compliant with e-invoicing regulations while boosting business growth.
FAQ about the e-invoicing mandate in France
Beyond Chorus Pro: B2B e-invoicing and CTC in France
Explore what you need to know about connecting to Chorus Pro and other e-invoicing solutions before the upcoming France mandate.
Regulatory updates: France
Stay up to date with France's regulatory requirements with the help of our worldwide overview of e-invoicing regulations.
What is a PDP, PPF & OD? Our guide to the different operators
There are several different methods for sending and receiving e-invoices and the life cycle status of an e-invoice under the new guidelines in France. We go through each one, explain the differences and how that could affect your business.
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