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France is set to launch e-invoicing in September 2026 and has released the formats and profiles

On May 13, 2025, the AFNOR Standardization Commission established the minimum requirements for e-invoicing and e-reporting reform in France.

AFNOR, the French Association for Standardization, plays a pivotal role in developing and promoting standards within the country and has been appointed to oversee the implementation of standardized e-invoicing.

Timeline for French E-Invoicing Implementation

2024: Preparatory Phase
October 2024: DGFiP announced the discontinuation of the free PPF e-invoice service due to delays in development.

2025: Directory Pilot Phase

  • February 24: The partner dematerialization platform (PDP) pilot opens for accredited e-invoicing service providers with beta candidates testing the Directory.
  • March to May: All PDPs are invited to join the pilot for testing their connections to the Directory.
  • May 13: Formats and profiles for invoices are published.
  • End of May: Guidance on B2B use cases, rejected transactions, and standardization of APIs is provided.
  • June: Yearbook is officially launched.
  • June: PDPs transition to the Directory service, including consultations.
  • October 13: Selected businesses begin testing connectivity with their respective PDPs.
  • October to December: Interoperability testing for all registered PDPs is conducted.

2026: Full Directory Access and Launch

  • February 9: Full PDT testing of PFF functionality takes place in a sandbox, including testing for invoice exchanges.
  • Q2: PDPs may publicize their full certification.
  • September 2026: First Wave Launch
    All businesses must be capable of accepting e-invoices. This phase focuses on B2B e-invoicing and e-reporting for large and medium-sized companies (those with more than 250 employees, and exceeding either €50 million in turnover or €43 million in balance sheet total). A three-month extension option until December 2026 will be available.
  • September 2027: Second Wave Launch
    E-invoicing and e-reporting requirements will extend to small businesses that fall below the thresholds mentioned earlier. A similar option for a three-month extension until December 2027 will be available.

Additional Developments

On December 13, 2024, DGFiP confirmed the establishment of the French Peppol Authority, signaling a significant step towards a more streamlined approach to e-invoicing.

Initially, the plan included offering businesses the option to exchange e-invoices through the free PPF or by designating an accredited e-invoicing agent (PDP), referred to as the ‘Y’ e-invoicing model. However, due to scaling back on this initiative, businesses are now required to select their PDPs for the transmission and exchange of e-invoices with their customers. These PDPs may include their accounting or ERP vendors.

How Can KGT Support You?

KGT has created an SAP-integrated e-invoicing add-on solution for France, featuring outbound and inbound functionalities to meet tax reporting requirements. This add-on includes a data extractor and a cockpit for generating periodic electronic invoices in the legal format and controls before submission. When SAP DRC launched French e-invoicing solution as part of its e-document offerings, KGT emerged as a leading consultancy firm for SAP DRC and tax services. Recognized as an SAP DRC partner for French e-invoicing services, KGT is one of SAP's recommended implementation partners for this solution. We provide comprehensive support, including installation, configuration, customization, and training, to help you maximize the long-term value of your SAP DRC investment.

The link provided allows you to download KGT's brochure, which offers a detailed explanation of the legal updates and information on how KGT can assist you in meeting these new requirements on time.

KGT is a SAP partner for PE services and SAP Build partner, and to become an SAP partner, strict due diligence requirements must be met, including having certified SAP consultants. You can find us at: https://partnerfinder.sap.com/profile/0001925409