Hatice Ozcan
Jan 8, 2025
France Releases Version 3.0 of E-Invoicing Specifications
France has published Version 3.0 of the external specifications for B2B e-invoicing, consolidating all exchange format documents ahead of the mandatory e-invoicing deadline of September 1, 2026. This update aims to streamline electronic invoicing and data transmission between VAT payers and the administration.
Key Highlights:
Purpose:
Consolidates exchange formats for the public invoicing portal.
Supports the transition to generalized e-invoicing across VAT-registered businesses.
Focus Areas:
Directory management.
Processing billing, transaction, and payment data.
Standardization Efforts:
In 2025, AFNOR will release supplementary documents to standardize data flows between PDPs (e.g., flow 2 and flow 6).
These documents will cover data formats, invoice lifecycle, and use-case scenarios.
Shared Framework:
Establishes common rules for businesses, dematerialization operators, and PDPs.
Defines data positioning, management rules, and status usage.
Administrative Oversight:
The administration will supervise and guide the initiative, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations.
Transition Period:
Current specifications remain valid until new documents are published.
For full details, visit the official announcement here.