Do I need a plateforme agréée for e-invoicing in France?
Yes, to receive. Since 1 September 2026 every VAT-registered business in France must be able to receive e-invoices through a plateforme agréée (PA). Small and micro companies must issue from 1 September 2027. AccountsOS is not a PA.
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Detailed Explanation
## The dates
Receiving: from 1 September 2026 for every business subject to VAT, whatever its size. Issuing: from 1 September 2026 for large and mid-size companies, and from 1 September 2027 for small and micro companies, with e-reporting.
## What AccountsOS does
AccountsOS is not a PA and does not send or receive invoices through the PA network. You choose your PA. Finn asks which one you use and reads the invoices you upload or forward, Factur-X PDFs included.
## What to do now
Pick a PA, give its address to your suppliers and keep paying and deducting VAT on invoices that arrive by other means.
Source: https://www.impots.gouv.fr/facturation-electronique-et-plateformes-agreees
Real-World Examples
Small company
It receives supplier invoices on its PA from September 2026 and issues from September 2027.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Waiting for 2027 when receiving applies now
- Assuming the accounting software is a PA
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a franchise-en-base business need a PA?
Yes for receiving. The reform covers businesses in the franchise too.
Practical Tips
- Choose a PA early
- Forward unusual invoices to Finn
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