Why is this change happening?

The French electronic invoicing reform is gradually requiring all companies to receive, and then issue, their invoices in electronic format through an Approved Platform (PA).

Specifically:

• From September 1, 2026: all companies, including micro-entrepreneurs, must be able to receive electronic invoices.
• From September 1, 2027: the obligation will extend to issuing electronic invoices for self-employed workers and micro-businesses.

To support you during this transition, the service provider area is evolving with a clear choice between three invoicing methods.

In this article

• What is changing in your account
• What happens by default on your account
• How to activate electronic self-billing (recommended)
• How to configure electronic invoice issuance from your own tool
• If you are a Mid-sized Enterprise or a Large Enterprise
• What you need to know until September 2026
• Frequently asked questions

What is changing in your account

In your invoicing settings, the drop-down menu now displays three options instead of the previous system.

This change applies to French consulting companies and French freelancers.

What happens by default on your account

No immediate action is required if your current invoicing method does not change its logic.

• If you were previously using manual upload, you are automatically set to "Manual invoice upload" and continue using your current process until September 2026.
• If you were previously using self-billing, you are automatically set to "Electronic invoice issuance", but you will still effectively remain on traditional self-billing until September 2026. Your choice is not active yet; it only prepares the transition.

How to activate electronic self-billing (recommended)

Step 1

Go to Company settings > Invoicing.

Step 2

Select "Electronic self-billing" from the drop-down menu.

Step 3

A confirmation window appears:

Electronic self-billing
You have selected self-billing. Please confirm that you have completed the required actions on your approved platform.

☐ I confirm that I have completed the required actions on my approved platform.

You must tick the checkbox to validate your selection. Without this confirmation, the validation remains blocked.

Step 4

Once confirmed, a new "Routing code" section appears, pre-filled with your SIREN number.

This field remains editable.

Your SIREN has been automatically entered as the routing code. If your organisation uses a specific suffix, please modify it accordingly.

How to configure electronic invoice issuance from your own tool

Step 1

Select "Electronic invoice issuance" from the drop-down menu.

Step 2

A new non-editable section appears with the routing code.

Use this routing code in your approved platform to invoice electronically.

Step 3

Configure this routing code in your own approved platform so that your invoices are correctly received.

If you are a Mid-sized Enterprise or a Large Enterprise

The "Manual invoice upload" option cannot be selected for your profile.

If you select it, the following message appears:

⚠️ Manual upload is no longer available for Mid-sized Enterprises and Large Enterprises.

Electronic invoicing is now mandatory.

Please select an electronic option to continue.

We recommend electronic self-billing so that invoicing can be managed on your behalf and your administrative workload can be reduced.

You must choose one of the two electronic options to continue invoicing on the platform.

What you need to know until September 2026

Whether you have selected "Electronic invoice issuance" or "Electronic self-billing", a message reminds you that your actual process does not change immediately.

You have selected [electronic invoice issuance / electronic self-billing].

Please note that until September 2026, your invoicing method will remain traditional self-billing.

Your recent choice will impact your invoicing process from September 2026 onwards.

This transition period allows you to prepare the change without interrupting your current invoicing process.

Frequently asked questions

What is a routing code?

It is the identifier that allows your approved platform (or your customer's approved platform) to know which entity should receive an electronic invoice.

For electronic self-billing, it is your SIREN number by default.

For electronic invoice issuance, it is the specific routing code provided for invoice reception.

I do not have an approved platform yet. What should I do?

You must register with an approved platform registered by the DGFiP before you can confirm electronic self-billing or configure invoice issuance from your own tool.

What happens if I do nothing before September 2026?

Your account remains on the default method assigned to you (manual upload or electronic invoice issuance displayed, but traditional self-billing in practice).

From September 2026, the obligation to receive electronic invoices applies to everyone.

We recommend configuring your final invoicing method before this date to avoid any blockage.

Where can I change my invoicing method?

Go to Company settings > Invoicing to select and configure your invoicing method at any time before the September 2026 deadline.