France Releases Version 3.0 of E-Invoicing Specifications

France has published Version 3.0 of the external specifications for B2B e-invoicing, consolidating all exchange format documents ahead of the mandatory e-invoicing deadline of September 1, 2026. This update aims to streamline electronic invoicing and data transmission between VAT payers and the administration.

Key Highlights:

• Consolidates exchange formats for the public invoicing portal.
• Supports the transition to generalized e-invoicing across VAT-registered businesses.

• Directory management.
• Processing billing, transaction, and payment data.

• In 2025, AFNOR will release supplementary documents to standardize data flows between PDPs (e.g., flow 2 and flow 6).
• These documents will cover data formats, invoice lifecycle, and use-case scenarios.

• Establishes common rules for businesses, dematerialization operators, and PDPs.
• Defines data positioning, management rules, and status usage.

• The administration will supervise and guide the initiative, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations.

• Current specifications remain valid until new documents are published.

For full details, visit the official announcement
Official French tax authority B2B e-invoicing specifications