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E-invoicing in France
Large and intermediate-sized businesses issue from September 2026; SMEs and microbusinesses from September 2027. All businesses in scope must receive from 2026.
In force, within a defined scope
Between businesses (B2B)
Large and intermediate-sized businesses issue from September 2026; SMEs and microbusinesses from September 2027. All businesses in scope must receive from 2026.
- Documented milestone
- 1 September 2026
Effective dates, exemptions and the businesses covered matter as much as the status. XML validation does not establish tax compliance.
Public sector (B2G)
Public-sector suppliers submit invoices through Chorus Pro. The final phase, covering microbusinesses, applies from January 2020.
DGCL / DGFiP ↗
Source checked on 6 October 2026
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Effective dates, exemptions and the businesses covered matter as much as the status. XML validation does not establish tax compliance.
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