E-Invoice ValidatorFrance
When does the obligation apply?
| Scope | From | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Public clients | 1 Jan 2017 | in forceChorus Pro, staggered until 2020 |
| B2B: Reception | 1 Sep 2026 | in forceall companies |
| B2B: Shipping | 1 Sep 2026 | in forcelarge companies and ETI |
| B2B: Shipping | 1 Sep 2027 | plannedSMEs and micro-enterprises |
Public clients
Mandatory via Chorus Pro since 2017 (gradually from 2017, all companies since 2020).
Companies (B2B)
E-invoicing requirement and e-reporting from 2026, staggered according to company size.
Formats and rules
| Formats | Factur-X 1.0 (CII in PDF/A-3) · UBL 2.1 according to EN 16931 · Chorus Pro format for B2G |
|---|---|
| CIUS | EN 16931 (base standard, no extra rules) |
| Routing identifier | SIRET/SIREN, code service for Chorus Pro |
| Responsible body | AIFE / DGFiP |
What this validator checks for France
- ✓ EN 16931 (BR-*)
- Implemented regulations: EN 16931 (CII), EN 16931 (UBL)
French BR-FR rules (Schematron FNFE) are not yet included. Anyone who needs BR-FR conformity currently only receives the EN 16931 part.
Sources
Status: 12.10.2026
Common questions about the e-invoicing requirement
- When does the e-invoicing requirement apply in France?
- The table above gives the dates for France: when receiving and when issuing become mandatory, for public bodies and for companies separately.
- Does the requirement apply to small businesses too?
- Usually yes. The obligation follows from trading between businesses, not from the size of the business. Smaller companies are often covered later, where a transition period applies — the dates above show where France stands.
- Which formats are allowed in France?
- The formats that satisfy EN 16931. Which ones apply in France, and which CIUS, is listed under formats and rules.
- Can I check my invoice for France for free?
- Yes. The validator checks free of charge and without sign-up against the rule sets that apply to France.
Check invoice for France
Free, without registration. The set of rules is selected from the specification identifier of the invoice.
- Hosted in the EU
- GDPR compliant
- No storage
- No use of AI
- No cookies, no tracking
- Official EN 16931 regulations
- Always current official regulations
Official rule sets up to date: EN 16931 1.3.17 · Peppol BIS 3.0.20 · XRechnung 3.0.2 (KoSIT 2.6.0). Last checked against the sources on 12.10.2026.