On October 17, France’s lower house of parliament, the Assemblée Nationale, introduced an amendment to the upcoming budgetary bill instituting a new realistic timeline for bringing the e-invoicing and e-reporting system into force

After a general announcement of a delay in introduction of an ambitious French e-invoicing and e-reporting system in July 2023, the French Direction Générale des Finances Publiques announced in a meeting with industry representatives on a proposed new timeline potentially extending into 2027.

France is taking a leap forward with the implementation of mandatory e-invoicing. Let’s explore how this change in law sets France apart, and consider its implications for large, medium and small enterprises.

The date of the postponement will be determined as part of the work on the adoption of the Finance Act for 2024.