E-invoicing, or electronic invoicing, involves the digital exchange of invoice documents between suppliers and buyers. In France, this process will be facilitated through:
Partner Dematerialisation Platforms (PDPs): Accredited private platforms authorised to handle e-invoice exchanges.
Public Billing Portal (PPF): A government-managed portal for invoice submission and reception.
The French government’s e-invoicing initiative aims to:
Combat VAT Fraud: By ensuring real-time reporting and transparency.
Enhance Business Competitiveness: Through streamlined invoicing processes and reduced administrative burdens.
Simplify VAT Reporting: By pre-filling declarations and automating data transmission.
Improve Economic Oversight: Allowing authorities to monitor business activities more effectively.
To ensure compliance and readiness:
Assess Your Current Systems: Evaluate your invoicing and accounting software for compatibility with e-invoicing requirements.
Choose a Suitable Platform: Decide between integrating with a PDP or utilizing the PPF based on your business needs.
Train Your Team: Ensure that relevant staff are educated on the new processes and systems.
Stay Informed: Keep abreast of updates and guidelines issued by French tax authorities.
September 1, 2026: All businesses in France must be capable of receiving electronic invoices.
September 1, 2026: Large enterprises (over 5,000 employees or €1.5 billion in turnover) are required to issue electronic invoices.
September 1, 2027: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro-enterprises will be mandated to issue electronic invoices.
E-invoicing (electronic invoicing) is the process of creating, sending, receiving, and storing invoices in a structured digital format. It ensures faster delivery, better tracking, and full legal compliance — especially in France and across the EU.
Yes, starting from 2024, e-invoicing is becoming mandatory in phases for B2B transactions in France. Businesses will need to issue and receive structured invoices using formats like Factur-X and exchange them via certified platforms or the national portal.
Factur-X is a hybrid e-invoice format combining a readable PDF and a machine-readable XML file. It’s the official standard for e-invoicing in France and required for compliance with upcoming regulations.
Peppol is a European network for exchanging structured documents (like e-invoices) between businesses and public authorities. Maginvoice supports Peppol-compliant invoices, making it easy to send secure, validated invoices across borders in the EU.
Yes. Maginvoice is fully compliant with current and upcoming French legislation, including Factur-X and future mandatory e-invoicing requirements. We also support Peppol for cross-border EU transactions.
Maginvoice automatically generates invoices in the right format based on your business location and client type. For example, if you’re in France and your client requires Factur-X or Peppol, we’ll take care of that in one click — no technical setup required.
Yes, but keep in mind that PDF-only invoices won’t be compliant under the upcoming French e-invoicing rules for B2B. Maginvoice allows you to send a PDF + structured data (Factur-X) — so your invoices are readable and compliant.
Yes. E-invoicing is more secure than paper or email-based invoices. Maginvoice encrypts all documents and follows strict GDPR and data protection regulations. You’ll also benefit from better traceability and fraud prevention.
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