Last updated: August 2026
Applies to: domestic business-to-business (B2B) transactions for brands located in France.
Starting 1 September 2026, France is introducing mandatory e-invoicing (facturation électronique) for domestic B2B transactions. These regulations cover both the reception and issuance of e-invoices. Below is an overview of the key regulatory timelines, the steps you can take today to prepare, and how we're planning to support you.
When do I need to be able to receive e-invoices?
Starting 1 September 2026, all businesses registered in France — regardless of size — must be equipped to receive e-invoices via an official digital mailbox: either a Certified Partner Platform (Plateforme Agréée / PA) or the Public Billing Portal (Portail Public de Facturation / PPF). Compliant e-invoices must be in a structured data format (ex: Factur-X, UBL, CII), not simply a PDF.
When does my brand need to start issuing e-invoices?
The legal obligation to issue structured e-invoices is phased according to company size.
- 1 September 2026 — large enterprises and ETIs: mandatory for businesses meeting the ETI threshold, generally defined as 250 or more employees OR €50M or more in annual turnover.
- 1 September 2027 — SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and micro-enterprises: mandatory for businesses with fewer than 250 employees AND less than €50M in annual turnover or a €43M balance sheet total.
Disclaimer: these business category definitions reflect our current understanding of French tax law. You should consult your accountant or tax advisor to independently verify your legal obligations and implementation timeline.
How should I prepare for French e-invoicing?
To make sure your business is ready ahead of the mandate dates:
- Establish a certified platform (PA or PPF). Make sure your business has an official digital mailbox ready to receive incoming e-invoices by 1 September 2026.
- Verify your SIREN and VAT (value-added tax) details on Faire. Check your Account settings to make sure your tax identifiers are accurate for customer identification.
- Confirm your issuing deadline. Work with your tax advisor to determine whether your brand must begin issuing structured e-invoices in September 2026 or September 2027.
- Confirm your e-reporting obligations. Check with your tax advisor whether your brand must also begin complying with e-reporting requirements, which apply to domestic business-to-consumer (B2C) and cross-border transactions.
Where can I find my Faire commission and services invoices?
We're not subject to the domestic French requirement to issue domestic French e-invoices. Invoices we issue for platform commission and services stay accessible from your Invoicing page in the brand portal as standard downloadable documents.
How is Faire supporting brands with French e-invoicing?
We're currently defining our technical roadmap to support brands with these requirements, and we're actively mapping out solutions to make your transition as smooth as possible. We'll share a detailed timeline and further product updates ahead of the mandate dates.