- The French government has released version 3.0 of the External Specifications for the nationwide adoption of electronic invoicing, which applies to VAT-registered businesses and mandates the transmission of invoices, transactions, and payment details to authorities, starting from September 1, 2026, with full implementation by September 1, 2027.
- Key features of version 3.0 include a refined scope that emphasizes directory management, data collection, and administrative processing, as well as plans for future standardization through additional documentation from AFNOR in 2025, which will address document flows, invoice lifecycle management, and use cases.
- Businesses, digital operators, and Platform Service Providers (PDPs) are encouraged to review these updated guidelines to ensure compliance, while earlier versions of the specifications will remain accessible until the new standardization documents are published, with the Administration overseeing their development to ensure transparency and balance.
Source Comarch
See also New External Specifications for Electronic Invoicing and Data Exchange Implementation – version 3.0
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