France has postponed the mandatory POS software certification deadline to September 1, 2026, aligning it with the e-Invoicing and e-Reporting reform, giving publishers and businesses more time to comply while ensuring only accredited certificates will be valid from that date A major update has just been confirmed for POS software providers in France. The French Tax Authorities have officially post... Read more

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France’s tax authority has confirmed that Chorus Pro will remain the public sector’s e-invoicing platform even after new B2B e-invoicing and e-reporting rules take effect in 2026, ensuring continuity and compliance. From September 2026, public sector suppliers can transmit invoices either via a Partner Dematerialization Platform (PDP) or Chorus Pro, though certain invoices—like works contracts—mu... Read more

France’s Chorus Pro platform will remain the official e-invoicing solution for public sector transactions even after the 2026 rollout of new B2B e-invoicing and e-reporting obligations. Public sector suppliers can continue using Chorus Pro or opt for certified platforms, but certain invoices—like works contracts—must still go through Chorus Pro, with full compliance expected by September 2026. &nb... Read more

Starting September 1, 2026, all French businesses must be able to receive electronic invoices, with mandatory issuance phased in by September 1, 2027; however, existing invoicing rules regarding content, deadlines, and retention remain unchanged. The reform focuses solely on digital transmission, requiring businesses to update their systems for e-invoicing without altering procedural or legal obli... Read more

France introduced the Digital Services Tax (DST) through Law No. 2019-759 on July 25, 2019, after failing to secure EU consensus on taxing digital giants. The tax ensures that large tech companies pay fairer taxes based on their activity in France. It applies to companies with global digital revenues over €750 million, including €25 million from France, and targets user-interaction platforms and t... Read more

Since 2017, French public administrations have used the Chorus Pro platform for electronic invoicing. From September 2026, it will also handle invoice issuance to VAT-subjected entities. Formats like Factur-X, UBL, and CII are supported, and usage remains mandatory. Local authorities using ASAP DGFiP and Hélios can continue in XML, with automated conversion and e-reporting. Suppliers will be able... Read more