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France
EuropeMandatory
France mandated B2B/B2G e-invoicing in Factur-X/CII format. B2G transactions are conducted through Chorus Pro platform.
Legal Framework
Legal Basis
Regulated under Loi de Finances (Finance Act) and EU Directive 2014/55/EU.
Key Regulations
- B2G mandate: Mandatory via Chorus Pro platform since 2020
- B2B mandate: Large enterprises September 2026, others phased
- e-Reporting: Mandatory reporting for B2C transactions
- Supervised by DGFIP (General Directorate of Public Finances)
Technical Requirements
Technical Requirements
Format
- Factur-X: French hybrid e-invoice standard (PDF/A-3 + XML)
- CII (Cross Industry Invoice): UN/CEFACT standard
Transmission
- Chorus Pro: B2G central platform
- PDP (Plateforme de Dématérialisation Partenaire): B2B approved platforms
- Peppol network support
Document Types
- Factur-X
- CII (Cross Industry Invoice)
Key Dates
2020-01-01
B2G Chorus Pro mandate
2026-09-01
B2B large enterprises mandatory
TaxTen Service
TaxTen manages e-invoice processes in Factur-X format via France's Chorus Pro platform and Peppol network.
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