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

Where the reform stands

French e-invoicing comes in two steps:

| Date | Obligation | For whom |

|---|---|---|

| 1 Sept 2026 ✅ in force | Receive e-invoices | All businesses, sole traders included |

| 1 Sept 2027 | Issue e-invoices | Micro-businesses, SMEs |

Today: be compliant

Check you are concerned. B2B → e-invoicing; mostly B2C → e-reporting. VAT exemption doesn't exempt you.

Connect to an accredited platform (often called a PDP) — ask your accountant first.

Check your company identifiers (SIREN, SIRET, address, VAT number): wrong data means rejected invoices.

Before September 2027: be ready to issue

Update your mandatory invoice details — e-invoicing adds new ones.

Lock your numbering: sequential, no gaps.

Switch outgoing invoices to Factur-X (EN 16931 profile).

Test a few invoices with a business client or your accountant.

What about Robi AI?

Robi AI covers steps 4 to 6: it creates Factur-X (EN 16931) invoices with mandatory details and numbering handled, and you can dictate them — see our AI invoice generator. Robi is not an accredited platform: transmission goes through the platform you choose.