France Confirms September 2026 Start for CTC E-Invoicing Mandate

On April 11, 2025, the French National Assembly rejected a proposed amendment that would have delayed the rollout of the country's new Continuous Transaction Control (CTC) e-invoicing mandate. As a result, the original timeline remains in place, requiring companies to stay on course with their compliance preparations.

Key Dates to Remember

• September 1, 2026:
  • All companies must be capable of receiving e-invoices.
  • Large (Grandes Entreprises) and Intermediate-sized (Entreprises de Taille Intermédiaire) companies must begin issuing e-invoices.
    Note: This date may be postponed by decree to as late as December 1, 2027 if needed.
• September 1, 2027:
  • Small (Petites et Moyennes Entreprises), Medium, and Micro (Très Petites Entreprises) businesses must start issuing e-invoices.
  • Similarly, this deadline may be extended until December 1, 2028, by decree if required.

The rejected amendment had sought to delay the entire reform by a year, offering businesses additional preparation time. However, with Parliament maintaining the original schedule, companies operating in France should prioritize finalizing their e-invoicing systems to ensure a smooth transition.

There’s more you should know about e-invoicing in France – learn more about the new and upcoming regulations.