FranceReviewed Aug 14, 2026
Electronic invoicing in France: what founders need to do for 2026–2027
By 1 September 2026, every VAT-subject business established in France must be able to receive electronic invoices through an approved platform. Large companies and ETI also begin issuing and e-reporting then; SMEs and micro-enterprises follow on 1 September 2027. A normal PDF by email is not enough: prepare the approved route, structured data, VAT decisions, lifecycle ownership, and audit evidence together.
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