Who is affected by the e-invoicing reform?

Every VAT-registered business established in France, regardless of size — including independents under the VAT exemption threshold once they invoice professionals. Receiving e-invoices becomes mandatory on September 1, 2026, and issuing on September 1, 2027, on a phased schedule by company size.

What exactly is the Factur-X format?

It's a hybrid format that combines a PDF/A-3 readable normally by a human with structured XML data (CII) embedded in that same file for the automated reading expected by dematerialization platforms. It's one of the formats recognized by the French reform.

Do I need to change how I invoice in Synaptiik?

No. You create your quotes and invoices exactly as you do today. Generating the Factur-X format and routing through a partner dematerialization platform relies on the same data, with no extra step on your end.

E-invoicing compliant with the 2026–2027 reform

In short

The e-invoicing reform is coming — Synaptiik is already ready.

France is making e-invoicing mandatory for every VAT-registered business: receiving from September 1, 2026, issuing from September 1, 2027. Synaptiik generates your invoices in Factur-X format, ready to route through an approved platform.

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Last updated : July 21, 2026

A legal obligation, not an option

Starting September 1, 2026, every French business registered for VAT — regardless of size — will need to be able to receive supplier invoices in structured electronic form. The obligation to issue follows on September 1, 2027. A photo studio, an agency or an independent photographer under the VAT exemption threshold is not exempt once they invoice VAT-registered professionals. Synaptiik built this module ahead of time, not under pressure.

The Factur-X format, generated automatically

Every Synaptiik invoice can be produced in Factur-X format: a PDF/A-3 readable by your clients, with structured data (CII format) embedded in the file for the machine-readable requirement expected by the reform. Mandatory legal mentions — company registration number, business ID, trade register number, intra-EU VAT number — are generated automatically from your business identity, with no re-entry and no risk of a missing mention.

Connected to a partner e-invoicing platform

Synaptiik's e-invoicing flow is built around a connector to a partner dematerialization platform (PDP), covering the full invoice lifecycle — issuing, credit notes, receiving incoming supplier invoices. You keep invoicing from Synaptiik just as you do today; compliance with the new format happens in the background.

What do you actually get?

Factur-X generation: PDF/A-3 + embedded structured CII data
Auto-generated legal mentions: registration number, business ID, trade register, intra-EU VAT
Connector to a partner dematerialization platform (PDP)
Full lifecycle: issuing, credit notes, receiving incoming invoices
No re-entry: the Factur-X invoice comes from the same quote or service as your current invoicing
Ready ahead of the legal deadlines for receiving (09/2026) and issuing (09/2027)

Frequently asked questions

Who is affected by the e-invoicing reform?: Every VAT-registered business established in France, regardless of size — including independents under the VAT exemption threshold once they invoice professionals. Receiving e-invoices becomes mandatory on September 1, 2026, and issuing on September 1, 2027, on a phased schedule by company size.
What exactly is the Factur-X format?: It's a hybrid format that combines a PDF/A-3 readable normally by a human with structured XML data (CII) embedded in that same file for the automated reading expected by dematerialization platforms. It's one of the formats recognized by the French reform.
Do I need to change how I invoice in Synaptiik?: No. You create your quotes and invoices exactly as you do today. Generating the Factur-X format and routing through a partner dematerialization platform relies on the same data, with no extra step on your end.

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