French e-invoicing: the freelancer's checklist for 2026-2027
French e-invoicing: receiving mandatory since 1 September 2026, issuing in 2027. The freelancer's 7-step checklist, up to date.
Em resumo
- •Since 1 September 2026, every French business must be able to receive e-invoices, sole traders included.
- •On 1 September 2027, micro-businesses and SMEs must also issue them.
- •Today's priority: be connected to an accredited platform with accurate company identifiers.
- •Before 2027: switch outgoing invoices to Factur-X and update your mandatory details.
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
Before September 2027: be ready to issue
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.
Perguntas frequentes
What should I do first for French e-invoicing?+
Connect to an accredited platform to receive invoices (mandatory since 1 September 2026) and check your company identifiers. Then prepare to issue Factur-X invoices before 1 September 2027.
When must I issue e-invoices?+
On 1 September 2027 for micro-businesses and SMEs; large and mid-sized companies have issued since 1 September 2026.
Is a plain PDF still enough?+
For business clients, until issuing applies to you. After that you need a structured format such as Factur-X, sent through a platform.
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