Required certification · France
Facturation électronique (e-invoicing)
Facturation électronique obligatoire via une plateforme agréée (PDP)
Market position
France is moving all B2B invoicing onto government-regulated structured e-invoicing through approved platforms (PDP / "plateformes agréées"): reception becomes mandatory for ALL businesses on 1 September 2026, and issuance reaches SMEs and micro-entreprises (most artisans) on 1 September 2027.
France-specific note
The defining French software change: from Sept 2026 you must be able to RECEIVE e-invoices, and from Sept 2027 you must ISSUE them via a PDP. See our facturation-électronique guide for the registered platforms. The free public portal was abandoned — every business needs a PDP.
Pros
- + Single national e-invoicing framework
- + Approved-platform (PDP) routing + e-reporting
- + Phased, signposted calendar
- + Pilot phase already running (since Feb 2026)
Cons
- − Reception mandatory for ALL by 1 Sept 2026
- − Issuance mandatory for artisans by 1 Sept 2027
- − You must use an approved platform (PDP)
- − The free public portal (PPF) was scrapped — no free issuance route
Typical France pricing
Government framework (platform/software costs apply).
Why this matters for France trades
Facturation électronique is becoming mandatory via approved platforms (PDP) — reception for all businesses from 1 September 2026, issuance for SMEs and micro-entreprises from 1 September 2027; assurance décennale (Loi Spinetta) is legally mandatory before a worksite opens, with a criminal penalty for working uninsured; TVA is multi-rate (20% standard, 10% renovation, 5.5% energy); RGE certification is commercially essential for clients to claim MaPrimeRénov’ and other subsidies; business registration runs through the CMA/guichet unique; and regulated trades require a qualification (diploma or three years’ experience).
French artisan (bâtiment) vendor selection is shaped by the incoming facturation électronique mandate (reception for all businesses from 1 September 2026, issuance for SMEs/micro from 1 September 2027, via approved PDP platforms), mandatory ten-year assurance décennale under the Loi Spinetta, multi-rate TVA (20/10/5.5%), RGE certification for subsidised renovation work, and the micro-entrepreneur regime that most solo tradespeople operate under.
Frequently asked
Is Facturation électronique (e-invoicing) a good fit for France trades?
France is moving all B2B invoicing onto government-regulated structured e-invoicing through approved platforms (PDP / "plateformes agréées"): reception becomes mandatory for ALL businesses on 1 September 2026, and issuance reaches SMEs and micro-entreprises (most artisans) on 1 September 2027. The defining French software change: from Sept 2026 you must be able to RECEIVE e-invoices, and from Sept 2027 you must ISSUE them via a PDP. See our facturation-électronique guide for the registered platforms. The free public portal was abandoned — every business needs a PDP.
What does Facturation électronique (e-invoicing) cost in France?
Government framework (platform/software costs apply).. Pricing and availability can change by region — confirm current France pricing on the vendor's site before committing.
Is Facturation électronique (e-invoicing) recommended?
Yes — it is a Tier S (Recommended) pick in our France directory for required certification, based on market fit and reputation. Still compare it against the alternatives for your specific trade and region.
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