E-invoicing: the freelancer's checklist before September 2026
The checklist to prepare for French e-invoicing before 1 September 2026: status, clients, mentions, tool, platform. 7 simple steps.
In short
- •Goal: be ready to receive e-invoices by 1 Sept 2026 and to issue them in 2027.
- •Check your clients (B2B vs B2C), your mentions (incl. the new VAT wording) and your tool.
- •Pick a solution that produces structured invoices (Factur-X) and connects to a partner platform (PDP).
- •Don't wait until the last minute.
Why this checklist
E-invoicing becomes mandatory in France: receive by 1 September 2026, issue in 2027 for micro-businesses. Here are 7 simple actions.
1. Confirm you are concerned
B2B → e-invoicing. Mostly B2C → e-reporting. Either way, prepare.
2. Update your mandatory mentions
Review your mandatory details and the new VAT wording.
3. Fix your numbering
Sequential, continuous, no gaps.
4. Move to structured invoices
A plain PDF won't be enough. Choose a tool that outputs Factur-X / XML invoices.
5. Choose your platform (PDP)
Exchanges go through a partner dematerialization platform. Check the right option.
6. Test before the deadline
Issue a few test invoices in the new format.
7. Learn the basics (10 minutes)
Read the complete e-invoicing 2026 guide.
What about Robi AI?
Robi AI already ticks several boxes: 2026-compliant (Factur-X / XML) invoices, mentions and numbering handled, creation by voice.
Conclusion
Seven steps from « not ready » to « calm ». Start today.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do first for e-invoicing?+
Check whether you are concerned (B2B/B2C), update your mentions, and choose a tool that outputs structured (Factur-X) invoices connected to a partner platform.
Do I need to be ready in 2026?+
Yes for receiving (1 September 2026). Issuing becomes mandatory in 2027 for micro-businesses, but prepare now.
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