E-invoicing for trades and crafts

Trades and crafts businesses invoice both consumers and companies. Nothing changes for consumer invoices; the rules apply to work for companies, property managers and developers.

What the deadlines mean for you

Based on a typical business in this industry: sole trader, charges VAT, consumers and business customers, 10 to 50 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 typical setup: quotes and invoices from a phone on site, an export for the tax adviser, and an inbox for the many supplier invoices that already arrive as e-invoices.

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