French Minister Olivier Dussopt announced the achievement of new milestones in France's mandatory business-to-business electronic invoicing program on 1 February 2022, as France leverages its EU presidency to advance European harmonization of e-invoicing standards.

France is using its six-month presidency of the European Union, which commenced on 1 January 2022, to reaffirm its commitment to electronic invoicing and promote harmonization of e-invoicing requirements across EU member states. The announcement signals France's intention to position its domestic e-invoicing framework as a model for broader European adoption.

The development represents continued progress in France's phased approach to mandatory B2B e-invoicing, which forms part of the country's broader digital transformation of tax compliance and VAT administration. France has positioned electronic invoicing as a cornerstone of its strategy to enhance tax collection efficiency and reduce compliance costs for businesses operating within its jurisdiction.