Everything on the France e-invoicing mandate: timeline, accepted formats (Factur-X, UBL, UN/CEFACT CII, PEPPOL BIS 3.0) and how to validate any invoice against EN16931 for free.
| Date | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | Receiving mandatory for all + issuing for large/mid-size businesses |
| 2027-09-01 | Issuing mandate for all businesses (incl. SMEs) |
Authority: DGFiP / PPF
Receiving mandatory for all + issuing for large/mid-size businesses (from 2026-09-01).
Among others: Factur-X, UBL, UN/CEFACT CII, PEPPOL BIS 3.0. All EN16931-compliant.
Central clearance via a government platform.