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In brief<\/strong><\/p>\n On September 1, the French electronic invoicing reform will take effect. We are now in the decisive phase. <\/p>\n Many companies have launched their electronic invoicing projects<\/a>. However, launching such a project does not guarantee operational compliance by the deadline. <\/p>\n Based on our customer feedback, our discussions, and the feedback from the FNFE-MPE working groups, some companies will not be fully compliant across the entire regulatory scope.<\/p>\n In this article and the accompanying comprehensive report, you\u2019ll find an overview of the five most common areas of concern and the specific risks faced by companies that aren\u2019t fully prepared.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ custom_padding=”2px||5%||false|false” inline_fonts=”Roboto” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n With just a few days to go before the electronic invoicing reform<\/a> takes effect for VAT-registered businesses in France, the questions that arise are: Who will actually be ready? What are the potential obstacles? How can we better understand and overcome them? <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” inline_fonts=”Roboto” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ custom_padding=”2px||5%||false|false” inline_fonts=”Roboto” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Of course, many companies have launched significant transformation programs:certified platforms<\/strong>(CPs) are being selected\u2014or are in the process of being selected\u2014for small and micro-enterprises in the area of customer billing, billing tools are evolving, tests are scheduled or underway,finance teams are<\/strong>mobilized, and IT departments are accelerating integration efforts.<\/p>\n However, feedback from projects carried out in the field points to one key finding: launching an electronic invoicing project alone does not guarantee that operational compliance will be achieved by the regulatory deadline.<\/p>\n In fact, the reform goes beyond simply sending invoices in a new format. It fundamentally transforms financial and tax processes, organizational responsibilities, data flows, and governance models. <\/p>\n In this context, some companies may find themselves in a situation of partial compliance despite significant investments and projects that are on track.<\/p>\n Identifying the causes of this risk, assessing its impacts, and then implementing appropriate security measures is therefore a major challenge for the Finance, Accounting, Tax, IT, and Transformation departments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n In this article, we\u2019ll help you identify the key considerations and requirements needed to transition from an electronic invoicing project to sustainable and well-managed operational compliance.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” inline_fonts=”Roboto” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ custom_padding=”2px||5%||false|false” inline_fonts=”Roboto” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The French reform calls for the widespread adoption of electronic invoicing<\/a> (e-invoicing)<\/strong> and e-reporting<\/a> for businesses subject to VAT in France.<\/p>\n Reminder of the official schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n Effective September 1, 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n Effective September 1, 2027:<\/strong><\/p>\n The reform is based, in particular, on Articles 289 bis, 290, 290 A, and 290 B of the General Tax Code, which stem from the provisions adopted underthe ordinance of September 15, 2021<\/a>, and subsequent finance laws.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” inline_fonts=”Roboto” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ custom_padding=”||5%||false|false” inline_fonts=”Roboto” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Compliance is not merely a matter of technical transmission capability.<\/strong><\/p>\n Compliance is based on three distinct 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In reality, it requires a comprehensive review of the Order-to-Cash and Procure-to-Pay processes, as well as data governance. Teams have sometimes been understaffed to cover the entire scope of the project. <\/p>\n Many applications still contain data that is of insufficient quality or not standardized. However, data quality remains a prerequisite for compliance. <\/p>\n Depending on the complexity of a company\u2019s IT architecture (multiple ERP systems, on-premises applications, data repositories, successive acquisitions), integration with business applications constitutes a transformation program in its own right.<\/p>\n The reform brings together stakeholders with sometimes differing objectives: Finance seeks compliance, IT seeks technical stability, Procurement aims for operational efficiency, and Tax seeks to manage risk. Without cross-functional governance, blind spots quickly emerge. <\/p>\n For many companies, the decision to choose an accredited platform came late in the process. The large number of accredited providers led to significant delays in benchmarking: should they choose a single accredited provider or several? Should they outsource e-reporting or not? Should they use a proprietary format or a standard format? <\/p>\n As a result, many stakeholders are registered inthe electronic billing directory<\/a> late or even after the deadline.<\/p>\n Although France is the leading nation represented on the Peppol network (J. Nicolas<\/a> \u2014AIFE Project Manager), we are still far from reaching the expected number of registrants in the directory. As of early August, we had more than 3 million registrants (S. Eustacle<\/a>, Director of FE Program Director \u2013 AIFE) out of approximately 4.5 million VAT-registered businesses, with more than 10 million entries expected in the long term if the SIREN\/SIRET variations are taken into account. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” inline_fonts=”Roboto” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ custom_padding=”||5%||false|false” inline_fonts=”Roboto” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Companies that are only partially compliant face three categories of immediate risks.<\/p>\n Companies also face medium- and long-term risks, as well as impacts on the various business lines discussed in our comprehensive report, which is available for download.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” inline_fonts=”Roboto” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ custom_padding=”||5%||false|false” inline_fonts=”Roboto” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The French reform is part of a broader European initiative:\u202fViDA (VAT in the Digital Age), adopted by the Council of the European Union on March 11, 2025, and published in the Official Journal of the EU on March 25, 2025. 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<\/span>Electronic Invoicing 2026: Regulatory Context in France<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span>The 5 Most Common Causes of Noncompliance<\/span><\/h2>\n
1. Underestimated business complexity<\/h3>\n
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3. A heavy reliance on ERP systems and existing applications<\/h3>\n
4. Incomplete project governance<\/h3>\n
5. Delayed Contractualization<\/h3>\n
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<\/span>Report: Electronic Invoicing\u2014Are You Really Compliant?<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>A project? A request?\u2028 Any questions?<\/span><\/h2>\n