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Fiscalization system in France is particular and comparing with many other fiscal European countries, it shows uniqueness and specific complexity because of that. The fiscalization is based on the usage of the certified solutions.
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Fiscal law in France is introduced to prevent any fraud caused by the data changing and software modifications. It came into force on January 1st, 2018. The five most important law requirements in France are the certification process, signing, and sequencing of data, fiscalization of transactions, periodical reporting, and conservation of the archiving data.
Type of fiscalization: Software
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See morePrinting cashier names on the receipt in accordance with the GDPR in France

You probably know that GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation. It is an all-encompassing data protection regulation adopted by the EU. Under the GDPR strict rules need to be followed when dealing with personal data. In that regard, printing full cashier names on receipts would be a breach of the GDPR. Let's find out what GDPR says regarding cashiers' names. Read more

Printing cashier names on the receipt in...

You probably know that GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation. It is an all-encompassing... Read more
No delays in the introduction of mandatory e-Invoicing in France

There are no plans to further delay the introduction of mandatory e-invoicing in France. From July 1, 2024, all businesses in France will need to be able to receive e-invoices and large businesses will need to issue e-invoices to customers. Businesses are advised to start forming a dedicated project team with a project manager. Companies will be free to select and use the e-invoicing “Demate... Read more

No delays in the introduction of mandato...

There are no plans to further delay the introduction of mandatory e-invoicing in France. From July 1... Read more
The supply of live virtual events will be taxable in the country where the consumer purchasing the online attendance resides
On April 6, 2022, the Council of the European Union amended the EU VAT Directive in relation to the place of supply for live virtual events. In accordance with the amendment, starting from January 1, 2025, 2025, the supply of a live virtual event is taxable in the country where the consumer purchasing the online attendance resides, which means that virtual event providers will need to charge VAT... Read more

The supply of live virtual events will b...
On April 6, 2022, the Council of the European Union amended the EU VAT Directive in relation to the... Read more
France introduces new tool for communication with administration

The French administration has introduced a new tool called France Transfert for sanding large documents to the state administration. This service can be used to communicate with the French Tax Authority since the allowed volume of documents is much higher than the volume allowed to be received through the tax agent’s official e-mail address. This service can be used to communicate with the Frenc... Read more

France introduces new tool for communica...

The French administration has introduced a new tool called France Transfert for sanding large docume... Read more
Public consultation regarding the proposals of the new amendments to the EU VAT Directive was held up to April 2022. After this consultation, the European Commission (EC) is set to publish a draft of the amendments to the EU VAT Directive this autumn. This will result in the extension of the current One Stop Shop (OSS) to all remaining cross-border B2C transactions and some B2B transactions. The a... Read more

New EU VAT Directive amendments in autum...
Public consultation regarding the proposals of the new amendments to the EU VAT Directive was held u... Read more
The new version of specifications for B2B e-invoicing in France

Following the announcement about major changes in e-Invoicing in France, the French Ministry of Finance has published technical specifications regarding the implementation of new invoicing requirements. The specifications detail how to be compliant with e-Invoicing and e-Reporting rules through dematerialization platforms. As a reminder, e-Invoicing will be implemented in phases starting from... Read more

The new version of specifications for B2...

Following the announcement about major changes in e-Invoicing in France, the French Ministry of Fina... Read more
Latest document for France
See moreE-invoicing and e-reporting obligation in France

France imposed electronic invoicing on B2G transactions starting in 2017 in a phased approach. It plans to impose mandatory B2B e-invoicing and e-reporting from 2023. This includes pre-clearance of sales invoices via the government’s Chorus Pro portal. The French Finance Bill 2021 was amended in 2020 to include the roll out of e-invoicing from 1 January 2023. This will cover domestic B2B invoices initially. France imposed electronic invoicing on B2G transactions starting in 2017 in a phased approach. Read more
E-invoicing and e-reporting obligation i...

France imposed electronic invoicing on B2G transactions starting in 2017 in a phased approach. It p... Read more
We present you a document that explains VAT and OSS (One-Stop System) in the EU, which Directives and Regulations do regulate EU VAT Legislation. Read more
VAT & One Stop Shop System in EU
We present you a document that explains VAT and OSS (One-Stop System) in the EU, which Directives an... Read more
This document contains 3 questions you asked during our webinar “Kiosk solutions in the spotlight of the fiscalization” and our responses regarding this topic. We also remind you that you can either watch or download our recorded webinar from our portal. Read more
Q&A – Kiosk solutions in the spotlight o...
On February 23rd, 2022, Fiscal solutions organized a free webinar on the topic „ Kiosk solutions in the spotlight of the fiscalization“ The webinar was held by Nikolina Basić and Stefan Ditrih, both Legal Consultants at Fiscal Solutions. Let’s hear what he has to say about this topic. Read more
Recorded webinar: Kiosk solutions in the...
European Union's Gift Cards - Vouchers Treatment
The purpose of this document is to, in the first place, provide a general overview of directives related to taxation of vouchers, and to explain, in short terms, the main differences between single-purpose vouchers and multi-purpose vouchers, both defined by the Council Directive (EU) 2016/1065 of 27 June 2016. Read more
European Union's Gift Cards - Vouchers T...
The purpose of this document is to, in the first place, provide a general overview of directives rel... Read more
System Comparison Infocert Certification Rules NF 525 v2.1 & NF525 v2.2

The purpose of this document is to show the differences between Infocert’s NF 525 Certification Rules version 2.1 and version 2.2. NF 525 certification rules are published by Infocert, one of two accredited POS certification bodies in France. Read more
System Comparison Infocert Certification...

The purpose of this document is to show the differences between Infocert’s NF 525 Certification Rule... Read more