Electronic Invoicing
Software for France
Create, send, and manage your electronic invoices from one clear and compliant portal.
Docnova helps you move to electronic invoicing with a solution designed for freelancers, SMEs, and businesses.
Plateforme Agréée for France E-Invoicing
Docnova helps businesses move from manual invoicing to compliant electronic invoicing with a simple platform. Create structured invoices, send them to your customers and track their status from one place.
E-Invoicing Included in Every Plan
€0 Plan for Small Businesses
Running a small business? Switch to compliant e-invoicing without extra costs or complexity. With Docnova’s free plan, you can create, send, and receive electronic invoices through an approved platform, with no commitment.
An all-in-one platform for electronic invoicing in France
Electronic invoicing · Financial management · Document tracking
Switch to electronic invoicing in 3 steps
Create your account
Registration takes 5 minutes.
Activate your Approved Platform
Sign your mandate online; activation is automatic. Your delivery address is generated instantly.
Send and receive
Provide your address to your suppliers. Your invoices will arrive directly in Pennylane, in the correct format.
Electronic invoicing in France: What changes in 2026
From 1 September 2026, electronic invoicing becomes a key requirement for businesses in France. An electronic invoice is not just a PDF. It relies on structured data that systems can read, validate and process automatically.
Docnova helps you create, send and receive compliant electronic invoices in the right formats.
⚠️ Paper invoices and PDFs will no longer be enough.
Simple plans for electronic invoicing in France
Start for free with Docnova and choose the plan that fits your business as you grow.
Free
€0 / month
Create, send, receive, and centralize your electronic invoices from one place.
Basic
€5 / month
Stay organized, manage your documents, and prepare for electronic invoicing in France.
For growing businesses that need more flexibility in daily invoice management.
Create, send, receive and track more invoices from one simple portal as your business grows.
Premium
€25 / month
For businesses that want a more complete electronic invoicing and financial management solution.
Enterprise
Custom plan
Get a tailored solution for electronic invoicing in France, with dedicated support and integration options.
Stay compliant without the complexity
Docnova simplifies electronic invoicing in France, so you can focus on your business instead of technical requirements.
Built in AI
GDPR compliant
ISO 27001
Peppol compatible
WHO IS DOCNOVA FOR?
A fit for every business moving to e-invoicing
Freelancers
Simple invoicing without technical setup.
Small Businesses
Create, send and track invoices easily.
Micro Enterprises
A simple solution for very small teams.
Growing SMEs
Reduce manual work and organize workflows.
SAP & ERP Users
Connect your systems with API or EDI.
Large Enterprises
Scale e-invoicing across teams and entities.
Software Providers
Add e-invoicing with API or white label.
International Businesses
Manage cross-border invoicing with confidence.
Meet Docnova’s e-invoicing solutions
Choose the right solution. Stay compliant in France. Start sending e-invoices faster.
One API for e-invoicing France
Connect your ERP, accounting software or SaaS platform to Docnova with one simple API. Create, validate, send and track e-invoices without building your own compliance system.
Automate B2B invoicing with EDI
Exchange invoice data automatically with customers, suppliers and partners. Docnova helps you reduce manual work and keep high-volume invoicing flows running smoothly.
White Label Solution
Launch e-invoicing under your own brand
Offer compliant e-invoicing inside your own product while Docnova powers the infrastructure, validation, delivery and tracking behind the scenes.
ERP and App Integrations
Connect Docnova with your ERP, accounting software and business apps to automate e-invoicing workflows in France.
Invoice data stays synchronized across your systems, while Docnova handles validation, compliance, delivery, status tracking and archiving from one secure platform.
OCR and smart invoice capture
Docnova reads invoices from PDFs, scanned files and email attachments.
It extracts key details such as supplier name, invoice number, date, line items, tax amounts and totals, then turns them into structured data.
Your team can review, approve and process invoices faster with fewer manual errors.
Send and receive e-invoices with PEPPOL
Docnova is Peppol ready, so you can send and receive electronic invoices through the Peppol network. Manage your invoice exchange from one portal, connect with business partners faster and track every invoice from delivery to archiving.
As e-invoicing expands across Europe, Docnova helps you stay ready without changing your daily workflow.
FAQs: E-Invoicing in France
What is electronic invoicing in France?
Electronic invoicing means creating, sending and receiving invoices in a structured digital format. In France, a simple PDF sent by email is not enough for the new reform.
A compliant e-invoice must contain structured invoice data so it can be read, checked and transmitted automatically through an Approved Platform.
Who is affected by the France e-invoicing reform?
The reform mainly affects businesses established in France and subject to VAT, especially for B2B transactions between VAT-registered companies.
From 1 September 2026, all companies must be able to receive electronic invoices. Large and mid-sized companies must also start issuing them. From 1 September 2027, SMEs and micro-businesses must also issue electronic invoices.
What is the France e-invoicing timeline?
The France e-invoicing mandate starts gradually.
From 1 September 2026, all businesses must be able to receive e-invoices. Large companies and mid-sized companies must also issue e-invoices.
From 1 September 2027, SMEs and micro-businesses must issue e-invoices.
What is an Approved Platform?
An Approved Platform, also called Plateforme Agréée, is a service provider registered with the French tax authority to exchange electronic invoices and transmit required data.
Businesses will need to use an Approved Platform directly or connect to one through a compliant solution. Docnova helps companies create, send, receive and manage compliant e-invoices through an Approved Platform.
Is it mandatory to use an Approved Platform?
Yes. To issue and receive compliant electronic invoices in France, businesses must use an Approved Platform or a solution connected to one.
This ensures that invoices are exchanged securely and that the required data can be transmitted to the French tax authority.
What is e-reporting in France?
E-reporting means sending specific transaction data to the French tax authority for transactions that are not fully covered by domestic B2B e-invoicing.
This can include B2C transactions, international transactions and certain payment data. The goal is to give the tax authority better visibility over VAT-related activity.
Which e-invoice formats are accepted in France?
France supports structured and hybrid invoice formats such as Factur-X, UBL and CII.
These formats allow invoice data to be processed automatically by platforms, accounting systems and ERP tools. With Docnova, businesses can manage compliant invoice creation and exchange without dealing with the technical complexity manually.
Are there penalties if my business is not compliant?
Yes. Businesses may face penalties for missing, late or non-compliant e-invoicing and e-reporting data.
Non-compliant invoices may also be rejected or delayed, which can affect payments, VAT reporting and customer relationships. Preparing early helps you avoid last-minute compliance issues.
Can I start e-invoicing for free with Docnova?
Yes. With Docnova, you can start creating and managing e-invoices for free.
The free plan is designed to help businesses test electronic invoicing, understand the workflow and prepare for the France e-invoicing mandate without commitment.
How does Docnova help with France e-invoicing?
Docnova helps businesses prepare for the France e-invoicing mandate with a simple and compliant solution for creating, sending, receiving and tracking electronic invoices.
You can use Docnova as a web portal, connect it with your ERP through API or EDI, and manage your invoices through an Approved Platform workflow. It is suitable for freelancers, SMEs and larger companies looking for a clear path to compliance.
Prepare your business for the future of e-invoicing in France
Whether you need a portal, API, EDI integration or white label e-invoicing solution, Docnova helps you build a faster, smarter and more compliant invoice process.