E-invoicing for consultants and coaches

Consultants, trainers and coaches mostly invoice companies, so the B2B rules apply even with a few large invoices.

What the deadlines mean for you

Based on a typical business in this industry: sole trader, charges VAT, almost only business customers, under 10 invoices a month. Your case may differ, so run the check.

• Compliant software

  In force1 September 2026

  E-invoices must go through an approved platform (Plateforme Agréée, PA) registered by the tax authority. The State does not offer a free issuing portal.

  Source: CGI art. 289 bis; décret n° 2026-677

• Receiving e-invoices

  In force1 September 2026

  Since 1 September 2026, every business subject to VAT must be able to receive e-invoices, including micro-entrepreneurs under the franchise en base.

  Source: CGI art. 289 bis; loi n° 2023-1322 art. 91; loi n° 2026-103 art. 123

• E-reporting

  Upcoming1 September 2027

  E-reporting from 1 September 2027: sending data on consumer sales, international transactions and payments for services.

  Source: CGI art. 290 et 290 A

• Issuing e-invoices

  Upcoming1 September 2027

  SMEs, very small firms and micro-enterprises, including those under the franchise en base, must issue e-invoices from 1 September 2027.

  Source: CGI art. 289 bis; loi n° 2023-1322 art. 91

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A typical setup

A simple, often free invoicing tool is usually enough, as long as it produces the required format and handles expenses you pass on.

General information, not tax advice. Ask your tax adviser about your specific case.