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France Releases English Version of B2B E-Invoicing External Specifications

France Releases English Version of B2B E-Invoicing External Specificationsvat-news
Official GuidanceMonday, August 29, 2022

The French tax administration has published the English version of the external specifications for the country's mandatory business-to-business electronic invoicing system, making the technical documentation accessible to international businesses operating in France.

The translated specifications cover the complete technical framework for B2B electronic invoicing compliance, including all annexes and supporting documentation. The materials are available through the professional section of the tax administration's website under the electronic invoicing resources for businesses.

France is implementing a phased rollout of mandatory B2B electronic invoicing, requiring businesses to adapt their invoicing systems to comply with the new digital reporting requirements. The availability of English-language specifications addresses the needs of multinational companies and foreign businesses that must implement compliant e-invoicing solutions for their French operations.

Prepared byCore Europe VAT Review Team
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