Preparing for France’s 2027 E-invoicing Mandate

France is gearing up for its upcoming e-invoicing requirement. By the end of 2027, e-invoicing in France will be mandatory for all companies.

Implementation can be time-consuming, so it is crucial to get ahead of the deadline and begin preparations as early as possible. Businesses must find the right partner, integrate a new tool, and ensure their systems are ready to comply with France’s regulation.

Read on to learn about France’s 2027 e-invoicing requirement, how Storecove makes compliance easy, and the best ways to prepare for the mandate.

Let’s begin.

What is France’s 2027 E-invoicing Mandate?

France’s 2027 e-invoicing requirement will apply to all businesses, with a staggered deadline for organizations of different sizes. By September 2026, medium and large companies must begin issuing and receiving compliant e-invoices for domestic B2B transactions. All other businesses must follow by September 2027. This regulation applies to all French-established businesses and non-resident companies with a fixed establishment in France.

Under the new guidelines, businesses will be required to transmit structured e-invoices and tax data to France’s Public Invoicing Portal (PPF). E-invoices must follow the EN 16931 standard. Companies will be required to work with a certified Plateforme Agréée (PA) to submit this information.

A PA is an e-invoicing provider certified by the French government. PAs are the only providers that are authorized to transmit e-invoice and tax information to the tax authority.

The new e-invoicing system is designed to increase transparency, reduce VAT fraud, and streamline tax reporting flows. Noncompliance with France’s requirements will lead to fines and payment delays, so it is important to prepare your business as soon as possible.

Download our free E-invoicing in France Summary for a clear, shareable overview.

How Storecove Simplifies E-invoicing Compliance for French Businesses

Storecove’s API makes compliance seamless. Our solution integrates directly into existing business processes, making the e-invoicing adoption process smooth. All aspects of compliance are handled automatically by our software so your team can stay focused on business operations.

Format Automation

No need to worry about e-invoice formatting in France and beyond. Our API automatically updates the format of your documents based on local regulations: Just send us your JSON file and we’ll take care of the rest, from validation to secure delivery.

This feature allows you to send international e-invoices worry-free while saving hours of regulatory research and reformatting. As global requirements shift, our software automatically adapts, always keeping you up-to-date.

Read more: Peppol Formats: A Guide

Peppol Integration

Storecove’s API is the simplest way to integrate Peppol into your business flows. Our solution fits seamlessly into your current processes, allowing you to begin sending and receiving Peppol e-invoices without major disruptions.

This model allows you to become compliant with France’s e-invoicing requirements with minimal work – no rebuilding necessary.

Real-Time Validation

Compliance in France is more than just sending an e-invoice to your customer. Required data must also be transmitted to the tax authority by a PA.

When you submit an e-invoice through our API, it is automatically sent to the tax authority according to French requirements, helping you stay compliant without adding manual steps to your process.

Prepare for France’s E-invoicing Requirement with Storecove

Storecove is ready to help you prepare for France’s upcoming e-invoicing mandate.

Our platform has received PA status confirmation and is in the final stages of interoperability testing within the French e-invoicing ecosystem. Interoperability testing with the PPF is the final step needed to become a fully certified PA. We expect to complete testing by early March, keeping us well ahead of the initial September 2026 deadline.

By choosing Storecove, you gain a future-proof solution designed for both French compliance and international growth. Whether you operate solely in France or across multiple countries, our single API supports scaling without requiring multiple integrations.

Download our France FAQ document to learn more.

Get Started

Wondering whether our e-invoicing solution is a fit for your company? Request a free test account to gain access to a sandbox environment for 30 days. You’ll be able to experiment in a sandbox environment, giving you the chance to explore our intuitive interface and experience the benefits firsthand.

To learn more about our e-invoicing solution, book a demo with our team. Feel free to contact us with any questions. We’re here to help.

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