When does the France e-invoicing mandate start?

The French B2B e-invoicing mandate begins on 1 September 2026 for large companies (more than 5,000 employees or turnover above EUR 1.5 billion). Mid-size companies follow from 1 September 2027, and all other VAT-registered businesses by 1 September 2027. All businesses must be able to receive e-invoices from 1 September 2026.

What format does France require for e-invoicing?

France accepts two structured formats: Factur-X (a hybrid PDF/A-3 file embedding CII XML, also known as ZUGFeRD in Germany) and UBL 2.1. Clearvo generates Factur-X EN 16931 profile by default, which satisfies the DGFiP Portail Public de Facturation (PPF) requirements and any accredited PDP (Plateforme de Dématérialisation Partenaire).

Does the Clearvo Odoo module work for B2C invoices in France?

The September 2026 mandate applies to B2B invoices between French VAT-registered businesses only. B2C (consumer) invoices are not in scope for the e-invoicing mandate, but may be subject to the separate e-reporting (Flux 2) obligation for aggregate reporting to DGFiP. Clearvo handles the B2B e-invoicing flow; B2C e-reporting support is on the roadmap.

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Submit Factur-X invoices from Odoo 17 directly to DGFiP. The mandate goes live September 2026 — Clearvo is applying for PDP accreditation, and handles format and submission automatically.

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The mandate

What the France DGFiP mandate requires

France's B2B e-invoicing mandate is one of the most complex in Europe. Here's what you need to know.

Key dates — France B2B e-invoicing

1 September 2026: All businesses must be able to receive structured e-invoices. Large companies (turnover > EUR 1.5 bn, or > 5,000 employees) must also start sending.
1 September 2027: Mid-size companies (ETI — turnover EUR 50 m – 1.5 bn) must send. All companies must receive.
1 September 2027: All remaining VAT-registered French businesses must send and receive.

DGFiP PDP accreditation

Invoices must flow through an accredited Plateforme de Dématérialisation Partenaire (PDP). Clearvo has applied for DGFiP PDP accreditation (application file 31890388, submitted June 2026, provisional accreditation pending). Invoices will be routed through our platform to the PPF network once accreditation is confirmed.

Factur-X format

France requires structured invoices in Factur-X (a hybrid PDF/A-3 with embedded CII XML, EN 16931 profile) or UBL 2.1. Clearvo auto-generates Factur-X from your Odoo invoice data — no manual XML authoring.

Status lifecycle

The mandate defines a mandatory invoice lifecycle: Deposé → Rejeté / Accepté → Mis en paiement. Clearvo tracks every state and updates the invoice in Odoo in real time so your finance team always knows where things stand.

How Clearvo handles it

What Clearvo does automatically

When you post an invoice in Odoo, Clearvo takes over — you don't touch the DGFiP portal.

Generates compliant Factur-X PDF/A-3 with embedded EN 16931 CII XML from your Odoo invoice
Submits the invoice to DGFiP via Clearvo's accredited PDP connection — no separate portal login required
Polls for clearance status (Accepté / Rejeté) and writes it back to the Odoo invoice record
Surfaces rejection reasons in plain language on the Odoo invoice form, with a Retry button
Stores the Clearvo invoice reference and authority response ID on the invoice for audit purposes
Handles the SIREN/SIRET and TVA intracommunautaire fields required by DGFiP automatically from your Odoo contact data

Setup in 3 steps

Ready in under 2 minutes

No XML configuration, no DGFiP portal setup, no consultant required.

Install from Odoo Apps

Search for Clearvo in the Odoo Apps store and click Install. The module adds a Clearvo panel to every customer invoice automatically.

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Paste your API key

Sign up at clearvo.io, generate an API key, then go to Accounting → Configuration → Clearvo E-Invoicing and paste it in. The key is validated instantly.

60 seconds

Post invoices as normal

Every invoice you post in Odoo for a French customer is automatically submitted to DGFiP via Clearvo. Clearance status appears on the invoice form within minutes.

Fully automated

FAQ

France e-invoicing questions

When is the France e-invoicing mandate?

The first wave goes live on 1 September 2026 for large companies (turnover above EUR 1.5 billion or more than 5,000 employees), who must both send and receive structured invoices. All businesses must be able to receive from that date. Mid-size businesses (ETI) follow on 1 September 2027, and all remaining VAT-registered companies also on 1 September 2027.

What format does France require for e-invoices?

France accepts Factur-X (a hybrid PDF/A-3 file with embedded CII XML, EN 16931 profile — also known as ZUGFeRD in Germany) and UBL 2.1. Clearvo generates Factur-X by default, which works for both the DGFiP Portail Public de Facturation (PPF) and any accredited PDP. A plain PDF is not sufficient for B2B invoices once the mandate applies to your company size.

Does it work for B2C invoices in France?

The September 2026 mandate covers B2B invoices between French VAT-registered businesses only — consumer (B2C) invoices are out of scope for the e-invoicing requirement. However, B2C transactions may require separate e-reporting (Flux 2 aggregate reporting to DGFiP). Clearvo handles the B2B flow today; B2C e-reporting is on the roadmap.

Odoo France E-Invoicing —Ready for the DGFiP Mandate