🇫🇷 France E-Invoicing

France E-Invoicing Compliance

France mandates Chorus Pro for B2G e-invoicing. The PPF B2B mandate begins in 2026. Get compliant with Factur-X, Chorus Pro, and Peppol through GoRoute.ai.

France E-Invoicing Status

B2G (Chorus Pro) Mandatory
B2B Large (PPF) Sept 2026
B2B SME (PPF) Sept 2027
Formats Factur-X / UBL / CII
Regulatory Timeline

France E-Invoicing Mandates

2017

Chorus Pro Launch

B2G e-invoicing mandatory for all government suppliers via Chorus Pro platform.

Sept 2026

Large Companies

B2B e-invoicing mandatory for large enterprises via PPF and PDP platforms.

Sept 2027

SMEs & Micro

All SMEs and micro-enterprises must send and receive B2B e-invoices.

Ongoing

E-Reporting

Transaction reporting for B2C and cross-border transactions to tax authorities.

French E-Invoicing Ecosystem

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Chorus Pro

Government B2G platform for invoicing public sector entities. Accepts Factur-X, UBL, and CII formats.

Live since 2017
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PPF

Portail Public de Facturation - Central hub for B2B e-invoicing and e-reporting in France.

2026-2027
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PDP Partners

Partner Dematerialization Platforms - Private operators for B2B e-invoice exchange.

GoRoute Ready

Complete France E-Invoicing Solution

Factur-X Native

Generate hybrid PDF/XML invoices in Factur-X format (ZUGFeRD 2.1 profile).

Chorus Pro Ready

Direct integration with Chorus Pro for government invoicing via API or Peppol.

French TVA

Proper French VAT codes and rates (0%, 2.1%, 5.5%, 10%, 20%) with validation.

E-Reporting

Automated transaction data reporting to DGFiP as required by French law.

Multi-Format

Send as UBL, CII, or Factur-X depending on recipient requirements.

Real-Time Status

Track invoice lifecycle from submission through payment with status updates.

Ready for France E-Invoicing?

Get compliant with Chorus Pro B2G and prepare for the 2026 B2B mandate.

France E-Invoicing FAQ

What is Factur-X?

Factur-X is a hybrid invoice format developed by France and Germany (ZUGFeRD 2.1). It embeds structured XML data within a PDF, making it both human and machine readable. It's EN16931 compliant.

When is B2B e-invoicing mandatory in France?

B2B e-invoicing becomes mandatory in phases: September 2026 for large enterprises and mid-sized companies, September 2027 for SMEs and micro-enterprises. All businesses must be able to receive e-invoices from September 2026.

What is the PPF?

PPF (Portail Public de Facturation) is the public invoicing portal that will serve as the central hub for B2B e-invoicing in France. Businesses can use the PPF directly or connect through registered PDP (Plateformes de Dématérialisation Partenaires).

Does GoRoute.ai support French e-reporting?

Yes, GoRoute.ai will support e-reporting requirements for B2C and international transactions, ensuring transaction data is reported to DGFiP as required by French regulations.