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Factur-X, UBL, PDP, e-reporting: the e-invoicing glossary
Legal

Factur-X, UBL, PDP, e-reporting: the e-invoicing glossary

Every acronym in the reform, defined in one sentence each — and what they do not mean.

29 September 2026•4 min read
How to check a Factur-X invoice is valid (and why it would be rejected)Tips

How to check a Factur-X invoice is valid (and why it would be rejected)

An invalid structured invoice gets rejected without you knowing. Here is how to test it before sending.

25 Sept 2026
E-invoicing software in 2026: the 7 criteria that actually matterGuide

E-invoicing software in 2026: the 7 criteria that actually matter

How to judge invoicing software before the 2026 deadline, without being fooled by the word "compliant".

22 Sept 2026
Factur-X explained: the hybrid invoice format behind the 2026 reformGuide

Factur-X explained: the hybrid invoice format behind the 2026 reform

Factur-X is an ordinary PDF with an XML invoice hidden inside. Here is how it works and how to produce one.

18 Sept 2026
E-invoicing since 1 September 2026: what changed and what you still need to doGuide

E-invoicing since 1 September 2026: what changed and what you still need to do

The receiving obligation has applied since 1 September 2026. What is actually required of a freelancer today, what is not yet, and how to get a year ahead of 2027.

15 Sept 2026
French « TVA non applicable » mention: 293 B until end of 2026, L. 233-3 CIBS in 2027Legal

French « TVA non applicable » mention: 293 B until end of 2026, L. 233-3 CIBS in 2027

The switch to the CIBS announced for 1 September 2026 was postponed to 1 January 2027. The exact mention to use today, the 2027 wording, and the transition period.

14 Sept 2026
French e-invoicing: the freelancer's checklist for 2026-2027Tips

French e-invoicing: the freelancer's checklist for 2026-2027

Receiving has been mandatory since 1 September 2026; issuing follows on 1 September 2027. 7 concrete actions to be compliant today and ready tomorrow.

14 Sept 2026
How to create a quote as a French self-employed worker (template + example)Guide

How to create a quote as a French self-employed worker (template + example)

Mandatory information, validity period, a concrete example and how to turn a quote into an invoice — the complete guide.

13 Sept 2026
Best invoicing software for freelancers 2026: comparison of French solutionsGuide

Best invoicing software for freelancers 2026: comparison of French solutions

Robi, Tiime, Indy, Abby, Freebe, Henrri… An honest comparison of French invoicing tools for freelancers, with the 2026 reform angle.

13 Sept 2026
E-reporting 2026: what is it and who is concerned?Guide

E-reporting 2026: what is it and who is concerned?

The other, often-forgotten side of the reform. What e-reporting is, how it differs from e-invoicing, and who must prepare.

13 Sept 2026
How to Create an Invoice with AI in 2026 (Complete Guide)Guide

How to Create an Invoice with AI in 2026 (Complete Guide)

Artificial intelligence creates compliant invoices in 30 seconds from a single sentence. Here's how it works, step by step.

29 Jun 2026
Voice Invoicing: Create an Invoice by Speaking (No Typing)tech

Voice Invoicing: Create an Invoice by Speaking (No Typing)

What if you dictated your invoices like a voice note? AI voice invoicing lets you bill in 10 seconds, hands-free, from the field.

29 Jun 2026
Mandatory E-Invoicing 2026-2027: the Freelancer's GuideLegal

Mandatory E-Invoicing 2026-2027: the Freelancer's Guide

Mandatory reception from September 2026, issuance in 2027: what the e-invoicing reform changes for freelancers and the self-employed.

29 Jun 2026
Making Tax Digital 2026: the guide for the self-employed in the UKGuide

Making Tax Digital 2026: the guide for the self-employed in the UK

Who is concerned, from when and how to get ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax in the UK.

10 Jun 2026
How to create an invoice as a French self-employed worker (template + example 2026)Guide

How to create an invoice as a French self-employed worker (template + example 2026)

All mandatory details, a concrete example and the 2026 updates to invoice without mistakes as a French freelancer.

10 Jun 2026
Verifactu 2026: the guide for the self-employed in SpainGuide

Verifactu 2026: the guide for the self-employed in Spain

What Verifactu is, who is concerned and from when for Spanish self-employed workers — explained simply.

10 Jun 2026
AI invoicing: create an invoice by speaking (2026 guide)Guide

AI invoicing: create an invoice by speaking (2026 guide)

How AI lets you create quotes and invoices in seconds, by voice, with no forms — and what to check.

10 Jun 2026
E-invoicing in France 2026-2027: the complete guide for the self-employedGuide

E-invoicing in France 2026-2027: the complete guide for the self-employed

Timeline, obligations, partner platforms, e-reporting: everything a French freelancer must know before 2026, explained simply.

10 Jun 2026
Business

Robi AI Available in 16 Countries: Invoice Anywhere in the World

Robi AI is now available in 16 countries with local pricing: France, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Ireland, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Morocco, UAE, Senegal and Ivory Coast.

15 Apr 2026
Guide

Electronic Invoicing in Mexico: Complete CFDI 4.0 Guide for Freelancers

Learn everything about the CFDI 4.0 system in Mexico: obligations, deadlines, and tools for self-employed.

15 Mar 2025
Guide

How to Invoice Your First Client: Complete Guide 2026

Everything you need to know to issue your first compliant invoice and get paid fast.

10 Mar 2025
Legal

Mandatory Information on an Invoice in 2026

Complete and up-to-date list of mandatory legal mentions on your invoices to avoid disputes.

20 Feb 2025
Tips

How to Follow Up on an Unpaid Client? (5 Methods)

5 proven techniques to effectively follow up on late clients without damaging the relationship.

05 Feb 2025
Business

Freelance Day Rate 2026: What's the Average?

Discover 2026 day rates by profession and region to set the right price and boost your income.

15 Jan 2025
Legal

Sole Trader vs LLC: Which Status to Choose in 2026?

Complete comparison of sole trader and LLC legal statuses: taxes, pros and cons.

03 Jan 2025

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