The reform went live on 1 September 2026. Every VAT-registered business established in France must now be able to receive e-invoices. Small and micro businesses start issuing on 1 September 2027.
E-invoicing in France: how Peppol fits the reform
France’s e-invoicing reform, facturation électronique, requires businesses established in France to exchange domestic B2B invoices in structured formats through a plateforme agréée (PA) and to report transaction data to the tax administration. The DGFiP is the Peppol Authority for France, and plateformes agréées can exchange invoices with each other over the Peppol network. Qvalia is a certified Peppol Access Point that connects suppliers, groups and software platforms to that network.
UBL, CII and Factur-X
The reform accepts three base formats: UBL, UN/CEFACT CII and the hybrid Factur-X. Qvalia validates structured invoices against EN 16931 before they enter the Peppol network.
For groups and international suppliers
Send Peppol invoices to French customers that receive through a plateforme agréée on the Peppol network, from the same connection you use for other markets and your ERP.
Peppol infrastructure for platforms
Software platforms registered or applying as a plateforme agréée can run their Peppol Access Point on Qvalia’s infrastructure through the Hosted Access Point model, under their own Service Provider role.
Plattform
E-Rechnungen und Unternehmensnachrichten aus einer Hand
Qvalia combines Peppol e-invoicing, business document exchange, APIs, web-based tools and automation services on a single platform. Use it for Peppol exchange with French trading partners and for invoice, order and response flows across other markets and systems.
Webanwendung für den täglichen Betrieb
Send and receive Peppol invoices, monitor transaction status and manage daily e-invoicing operations from a web interface. Suited to teams that need structured invoice exchange before building a full integration.
- Dashboard mit Transaktionsstatus in Echtzeit
- Rechnungen und Gutschriften in strukturierten Formaten versenden
- Eingehende Dokumente automatisch empfangen und prüfen
- Aktivitätsprotokolle und Nachverfolgungsprotokoll zur Compliance
- Bestellungen, Kataloge und Antwortnachrichten verwalten
async function httpsPost(registrationNumber, body) {
await fetch(`https://api.qvalia.com/transaction/${registrationNumber}/invoices/outgoing`, {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
Authorization: '412ee738......d3e469a7'
},
body
});
};API und Konnektoren für Ihre Infrastruktur
Integrate Peppol e-invoicing for French and international trading partners into your ERP, accounting software, billing system or procurement workflow. Qvalia’s REST APIs support automated document exchange, data capture, enrichment and transaction management.
- Invoicing API: send, receive, and manage invoice documents
- Order API: automate purchase orders and responses
- OCR API: convert PDF invoices into structured data
- Enrichment API: AI-powered classification and posting suggestions
- Schnittstellen und Integrationsunterstützung für Unternehmenssysteme
Dokumenttypen
Umfassende Abdeckung von Peppol-Geschäftsdokumenten
Exchange structured business documents for e-invoicing, order management and broader transaction automation across sales and purchasing, with French and international trading partners on the Peppol network.
BIS Billing
Gutschrift
Rechnung auf eigene Rechnung
Rechnungsantwort
Antwort auf Nachrichtenebene
Bestellung & Bestellbestätigung
Erweiterte Bestellung
Katalog & Rückmeldung
Versandbenachrichtigung
Punch Out
Pläne
Fang klein an. Erweitere dein Angebot, wenn du wächst.
Qvalia bietet Unternehmen und Teams Zugang zu webbasierter elektronischer Rechnungsstellung, Peppol-Austausch, APIs und Automatisierungsdiensten. Wählen Sie ein Paket, das zu Ihrer aktuellen Konfiguration passt, und passen Sie es an, wenn Ihr Transaktionsvolumen, Ihre Integrationsanforderungen und Ihr Automatisierungsbedarf steigen.
Small
€ 9 pro Monat
Für Teams, die gerade erst mit der strukturierten elektronischen Rechnungsstellung beginnen.
Los geht's- Peppol ID
- Rechnungen senden und empfangen
- Gespeicherte Produkte, Lieferanten- und Kundendaten
- Zugriff auf die Web-App
- Basic
Medium
€ 39 pro Monat
Für Unternehmen, die API-Zugriff und automatisierten Dokumentenaustausch benötigen.
Los geht's- Alles im Kleinen
- Zugriff auf die REST-API
- Höhere Transaktionskapazität
- Automatisierung zwischen Auftrag und Rechnung
- Integrationsfähige Konfiguration
- Vorrangiger Support
Unternehmen
Kontakt
Für großvolumige Betriebsabläufe, komplexe Systemlandschaften und Partnermodelle.
Kontakt- Transaktionsbörse mit hoher Kapazität
- Ausgaben-Analytik
- Enrichment-API
- Klassifizierung der Daten
- Vorschläge für Beiträge
- ERP-Anschlüsse
- Partner- und Multi-Tenant-Einrichtung
- White-Label-Optionen
- Engagierter Kundenerfolg
Connect French trading partners in four steps
Tell us whether you are a supplier outside France, a group with French entities or a software platform, and we will define the right setup.
- Choose your setup
Suppliers and groups start with the web app or API access. Platforms choose between Embedded Peppol, the white-label platform and Hosted Access Point. - Prepare identifiers and invoice data
Collect SIREN and VAT numbers for French customers and check that your invoice data meets EN 16931. - Set up Peppol exchange
Configure formats, validation and routing to the Peppol participants that serve your French trading partners. - Test and go live
Send test invoices, monitor statuses, resolve data issues and move to production-ready exchange.
Enterprise and partners
For large-scale operations and multi-tenant setups
For businesses with high volumes, multiple entities or complex system landscapes, and for software providers serving many customers, Qvalia provides e-invoicing infrastructure and automation adapted to your operating model.
- Rechnungs- und Auftragsströme mit hohem Datenaufkommen und Datenumwandlungen
- Peppol exchange with French and international trading partners
- EDI-Austausch nach Peppol-Standard und ohne Peppol-Standard
- Funktionen für PDF-, B2C- und druckbezogene Nachrichten
- White-Label- und Partner-API-Dienste
- KI-gestützte Anreicherung, Klassifizierung und PDF-Verarbeitung
- Automatisierte Arbeitsabläufe in der Kreditoren- und Debitorenbuchhaltung
- Spezielle Kundenerfolgs- und SLA-Optionen
What is the French e-invoicing reform?
The reform makes structured e-invoicing mandatory for domestic B2B transactions between VAT-registered businesses established in France. It also introduces e-reporting of transaction and payment data for B2C sales and cross-border transactions. Invoices are exchanged through plateformes agréées, and the public invoicing portal (PPF) operates the central directory (annuaire) and collects tax data. See impots.gouv.fr on e-invoicing and plateformes agréées.
When does e-invoicing become mandatory in France?
From 1 September 2026, all VAT-registered businesses established in France must be able to receive e-invoices, and large and mid-size companies (GE and ETI) must issue e-invoices and submit e-reporting data. From 1 September 2027, small and micro businesses (PME and TPE) must also issue e-invoices and submit e-reporting data.
What is a plateforme agréée?
A plateforme agréée (PA), previously called a PDP, is a platform registered by the DGFiP to issue, receive and transmit e-invoices on behalf of businesses and to send invoice and transaction data to the tax administration. Businesses established in France must use a plateforme agréée for invoices in scope of the reform. The DGFiP publishes the official list of plateformes agréées.
Is Qvalia a plateforme agréée?
Qvalia is currently undergoing accreditation and will be ready in Q4 2026.
How is Peppol used in France?
The DGFiP acts as Peppol Authority for France. Plateformes agréées must be interoperable with each other, and the Peppol network is one of the ways they exchange invoices. Access Points established outside France take part under their own Peppol Authority or OpenPeppol, as described on impots.gouv.fr.
Which invoice formats are accepted in France?
Three base formats, all based on EN 16931: UBL, UN/CEFACT CII and Factur-X. Factur-X is a hybrid PDF/A-3 file with embedded CII XML and is technically aligned with the German ZUGFeRD format. A plain PDF is not a valid e-invoice under the reform.
Does the reform apply to companies outside France?
The e-invoicing obligation applies to businesses established in France. Transactions with foreign suppliers and customers are covered by e-reporting, which the French party submits. Suppliers outside France can still send structured invoices over Peppol to French customers whose plateforme agréée is reachable on the network.
How does ViDA affect e-invoicing in France?
Under the EU’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package, e-invoicing and digital reporting become mandatory for intra-EU B2B transactions from 1 July 2030, based on EN 16931. Structured invoice data and Peppol connectivity put in place for the French reform also support cross-border requirements.
Can software platforms run Peppol on Qvalia’s infrastructure?
Yes. With a Hosted Access Point, you hold your own Peppol Service Provider role, Access Point identity and PKI certificate, and Qvalia operates the underlying infrastructure. Approval rests with OpenPeppol or the relevant Peppol Authority. Platforms that do not need their own role can use Embedded Peppol for markets outside the French reform.
Here’s our quick guide for e-invoicing compliance in France.
Unterstützt Qvalia sowohl die webbasierte Nutzung als auch die Integration in Unternehmenssysteme?
Yes. Qvalia supports web-based e-invoicing, REST APIs, connectors, enterprise integrations, partner models, multi-tenant setups and white-label options.
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