Does the software include all mandatory French invoice mentions?

Yes. Billed auto-includes SIREN/SIRET, TVA identification, sequential numbering without gaps, TVA rate breakdowns, and the mandatory late-payment penalty plus €40 recovery indemnity when you use French-oriented templates. Your expert-comptable should still validate edge cases such as reverse charge, mixed domestic and EU lines, or the franchise en base mention, but typical B2B and B2C faces ship with the core mentions obligatoires French law expects on every facture.

Is it ready for the French e-invoicing mandate?

Billed supports Factur-X style structured output and is preparing for PPF and PDP connectivity patterns as the DGFiP calendar firms up. You should map your legal obligation date to company size and sector, then pair Billed with a certified PDP or public portal workflow when transmission becomes mandatory. Until then, hybrid PDF plus XML archives help large buyers and keep you aligned with anti-fraud and traceability expectations.

Can micro-entrepreneurs use it without TVA?

Yes. Enable the franchise en base de TVA setting and Billed prints the required legal mention (TVA non applicable, art. 293 B du CGI) on every invoice while omitting TVA lines. You still show gross totals, sequential numbers, and identity fields buyers need. If you exceed the franchise threshold or opt for normal TVA, switch modes so your déclarations and buyer deductions stay consistent with URSSAF and DGFiP rules.

How does the LME 60-day payment rule affect my invoices?

For many B2B contracts the Loi Macron caps payment at sixty days end of month or forty-five days net unless a shorter compliant term is agreed. Print the échéance clearly, reference any contractual dérogation your counsel approved, and use reminders that respect commercial courtesy. Software cannot rewrite statutory caps, but visible due dates and indemnity wording make enforcement and créance recovery easier if payers run late.

What should I know about Chorus Pro and public clients?

French administrations and many public bodies expect structured submission through Chorus Pro with stable SIRET, service descriptions, and purchase order references that match engagements. Keep numérotation aligned between your ERP, Billed, and portal uploads so AP teams reconcile virements quickly. Exportable histories and TVA detail per line reduce rejections when a finance ministry or hospital audits matching between order, receipt, and facture.

Do I need Factur-X or UBL today for domestic sales?

The full PPF and PDP obligation follows a DGFiP phased calendar tied to turnover and company category. Even before your wave, Factur-X or UBL helps large corporate buyers, primes your archives for conversion, and supports anti-fraud controls some sectors already expect. Ask your expert-comptable which emission date applies, then choose tooling that stores both human-readable PDF and machine-readable XML without breaking chronological numbering.

How do I invoice another EU VAT-registered business from France?

For qualifying intra-EU B2B supplies you often apply autoliquidation with explicit legal wording, both parties' valid VAT numbers, and evidence of transport or place of supply. Show net taxable bases, zero TVA on your side where rules allow, and separate lines if part of the invoice is domestic. Buyers self-account in their member state, so clarity on service location and goods movement prevents double taxation disputes during EU VAT audits.

Are SEPA virement details enough for French clients?

Most French SMEs still pay suppliers by virement SEPA with IBAN, BIC, and a structured libellé referencing the facture number. Add RIB change notices if you switch banks, and offer carte bancaire or wallet links only as optional accelerators that do not remove mandatory mentions. For public or large buyers, combine SEPA data with any Chorus Pro reference fields their procurement team requires so treasury can auto-match incoming payments.

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Invoicing software for France must comply with strict legal requirements under the Code de commerce and Code général des impôts. Every facture needs mandatory mentions (mentions obligatoires) including SIREN/SIRET, TVA intracommunautaire numbers, sequential numbering, and a breakdown of TVA at the correct rates. Missing a required field can incur a €15 fine per mention per invoice.

France is phasing in mandatory B2B e-invoicing through the Portail Public de Facturation (PPF) and certified private platforms (PDP). Invoicing software must support structured formats (Factur-X, UBL, CII) and align contract terms with the 60-day payment ceiling under the LME law for many B2B relationships. Tools should auto-include the mandatory late-payment penalty notice and €40 recovery indemnity (indemnité forfaitaire pour frais de recouvrement).

Day-to-day, French buyers expect EUR pricing, IBAN/BIC for virement SEPA, and clear TVA lines at 20%, 10%, 5.5%, or 2.1%. Carte bancaire and prélèvement remain common for SMEs; include structured payment references (libellé) so treasury teams can match wires. Public-sector suppliers often route invoices through Chorus Pro, so consistent service labels, purchase order references, and audit-friendly history reduce rejections.

Micro-entrepreneurs under the franchise en base need the CGI art. 293 B mention instead of TVA lines. For intra-EU B2B, reverse charge wording and valid VAT IDs matter for both parties' déclarations. Choose software that enforces chronological numbering without gaps, stores documents for ten years, and exports data your expert-comptable can reconcile with FEC and upcoming e-facturation obligations. Flag acomptes and deposits distinctly so follow-on factures de solde stay clear for TVA déductible timing and buyer audits.

Compliance & invoicing expectations in France

Local rules change over time; use these themes as a checklist and confirm details with a qualified adviser for your situation.

Tax Compliance

Calculate TVA at 20%, 10%, 5.5%, or 2.1% per line item. Display SIREN/SIRET, TVA intracommunautaire numbers, and all mentions obligatoires required by French law.

Currency & Payments

Invoice in EUR with IBAN/BIC for SEPA transfers. Support carte bancaire and direct debit. Include mandatory late-payment penalty rate and €40 indemnité forfaitaire.

E-Invoicing Rules

Support structured e-invoice formats (Factur-X, UBL, CII) for the PPF/PDP mandate. Public sector already requires Chorus Pro. All B2B invoices will need structured transmission on a phased timeline.

Record Keeping

Store invoices in compliance with the NF525 or equivalent certification for fraud-proof accounting software. Retain records for 10 years per French commercial law.

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Legally compliant French invoices

Auto-include all mentions obligatoires: SIREN, TVA number, late-payment penalties, and the €40 recovery indemnity. Sequential numbering (numérotation chronologique) is enforced without gaps.

How to choose invoicing software for France

Use this checklist when evaluating any invoicing tool for France-based businesses.

Local tax support

Can it handle France-specific tax rules (rates, exemptions, filing formats)?

Currency & language

Does it support the local currency and languages used in France?

Compliance ready

Does it generate invoices that meet local legal requirements for tax credits and audits?

Payment integrations

Does it connect with payment methods popular in France?

Scalability

Can it grow with your business — recurring billing, multi-client, team access?

Affordability

Does it offer a free tier or trial so you can evaluate before committing?

Feature	Billed	Generic tools
France tax lines	Configurable	Varies
Local currency	Yes	Usually
Free plan	Yes	Sometimes
Recurring invoices	Included	Paid plans
Payment tracking	Built-in	Limited

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