Hatice Ozcan
Jun 20, 2024
The French Tax Administration (FTA) has released version 2.4 of the "External Specifications" for electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) reform in France.
The main changes in this new version include:
Simplified directory flows, reducing the volume of data exchanged and standardizing the consultation and update flows.
Overhaul of business object lifecycle management, clarifying the possible statuses and sequences for invoices, transmissions, and other objects.
Improved invoice status management with a matrix to enable players to identify and manage invoice statuses.
Requirement for a single "readable" document per invoice, with only one readable attachment allowed.
Tolerance for rounding to make the process easier for businesses and eliminate irritants.
Numerous changes to the semantic formats, including new data, changes in cardinality, and modifications to management rules.
The release of these new specifications reaffirms the French government's commitment to the e-invoicing reform implementation schedule, set for September 1, 2026.