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Mandatory Information on an Invoice in 2025

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

15 février 20248 min read

Mandatory Invoice Information in 2024

Regulations require specific information on your invoices. Here's the complete checklist to stay compliant.

Your business information

  • Business name or company name
  • Registered address
  • Business registration number
  • Industry classification code
  • Legal form (for companies)
  • Share capital (for companies)
  • Client information

  • Name or company name
  • Billing address
  • Tax identification number (if applicable)
  • Invoice details

  • Unique sequential invoice number
  • Issue date
  • Service or delivery date
  • Quantity and precise description of goods/services
  • Unit price before tax
  • Applicable tax rate (or exemption notice)
  • Total before and after tax
  • Any discounts applied
  • Payment information

  • Due date
  • Early payment discount terms (or "no discount")
  • Late payment penalty rate
  • Fixed recovery fee (€40)
  • Special cases

    Sole proprietor (under threshold)

    Add: "VAT not applicable, article 293 B of the CGI"

    Trades professional

    Add: Trade register number

    Regulated profession

    Add: Professional insurance references

    Penalties

    A non-compliant invoice can lead to:

  • €15 fine per missing item
  • Up to €75,000 for serious cases
  • Client's VAT deduction rejected
  • Conclusion

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