France mandates electronic invoicing for all businesses from September 2026

From 1 September 2026, French law will require every company to receive invoices in a digital format through a state‑approved dematerialisation platform. The reform aims to simplify administrative processes, curb VAT fraud, improve economic data collection and cut paper‑related costs. Companies of all sizes must select an accredited platform and adapt internal invoicing workflows. To help firms meet the deadline, the online accounting firm Dougs is hosting a free webinar on 27 August.

At the same time, the first half of 2026 saw 36 600 collective procedures filed in France, a 4.1 % year‑on‑year rise. While electronic invoicing modernises billing, it does not shield businesses from the risk of unpaid debts. When a partner enters a collective procedure, pre‑judgment claims are frozen and individual actions are suspended, leaving creditors exposed.

Businesses are therefore urged to combine compliance with electronic invoicing and robust credit‑risk management to protect against potential defaults.