{"id":6429,"date":"2026-10-14T07:36:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T07:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/?p=6429"},"modified":"2026-10-14T09:26:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T09:26:46","slug":"france-e-invoicing-reform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/france-e-invoicing-reform\/","title":{"rendered":"France&#8217;s e-invoicing reform: what it means for your French rental property"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">France is rolling out mandatory e-invoicing for domestic business transactions. This new bureaucratic regime is being rolled out in phases, the first of which landed on 1 September 2026.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/property-tax-services\/french-tax-rental-income\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>rental property in France<\/strong><\/a>, this change is something you will want to pay attention to. Though some owners won\u2019t be affected beyond the form of the invoices they receive, others will find that it changes the way they send invoices and report transactions.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This blog will break down what the reform covers, who it affects, when it affects them and whether your property in France will be affected.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"3\"><strong>Key takeaways\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are two systems:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> E-invoicing covers domestic B2B invoices sent through an accredited PDP. E-reporting covers B2C transactions as transaction data sent straight to the DGFiP<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Deadlines are based on company size:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> large and mid-sized companies (ETIs) must issue e-invoices and e-reports from 1 September 2026. Smaller companies (SMEs and micro-enterprises) will follow suit from 1 September 2027.\u00a0 However, everyone must be able to receive e-invoices from September 2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most unfurnished private lettings are outside the regime, but furnished ones aren&#8217;t<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: if you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/changes-to-french-furnished-lettings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>rent out a furnished property<\/strong><\/a>, you&#8217;re in scope regardless of VAT status (a SIRET is required for furnished lettings since 2023). Unfurnished lettings are only in scope if you&#8217;re VAT-registered.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PDF and paper invoices are to be fully phased out:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Once a supplier falls under the regime, you will receive structured invoices through a PDP.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/france-e-invoicing-reform\/#What_is_the_e-invoicing_reform_exactly\" >What is the e-invoicing reform, exactly?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/france-e-invoicing-reform\/#Does_this_affect_you\" >Does this affect you?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/france-e-invoicing-reform\/#How_does_this_actually_affect_your_French_rental_property\" >How does this actually affect your French rental property?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/france-e-invoicing-reform\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_e-invoicing_reform_exactly\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is the e-invoicing reform, exactly?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The e-invoicing reform has two separate components: e-invoicing and e-reporting<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">E-invoicing<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> applies to domestic business-to-business (B2B) sales. It applies to invoices exchanged between two businesses established in France. These invoices must be issued in a structured electronic format and sent through an accredited private platform called a \u201c<strong>plateforme de d\u00e9mat\u00e9rialisation partenaire\u201d (PDP)<\/strong>, sometimes referred to as plateforme agr\u00e9\u00e9e.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">E-reporting<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> covers business-to-customer B2C sales, cross-border transactions, and sales to businesses not established in France. Rather than using structured invoices, the seller reports the transaction and payment data directly to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.impots.gouv.fr\/international-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>French tax authority<\/strong><\/a> (DGFiP).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In short e-invoicing is about the documents exchanged between French businesses, and e-reporting is about the transaction data sent to the tax authority for every other kind of sale.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The timeline you need to know<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1 September 2026:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Every business, regardless of size, must be able to receive an e-invoice. <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Large and medium-sized enterprises must start issuing e-invoices and meeting e-reporting obligations.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1 September 2027:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Small enterprises (SMEs) and micro enterprises must start issuing e-invoices and meeting e-reporting obligations.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Company size is what decides which deadline applies and the categories are easy to mix up.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Large enterprises: 5,000 or more staff or turnover above \u20ac1.5 billion euro, and a balance sheet above \u20ac2 billion.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mid-sized enterprises: 250 -5,000 staff, with a turnover up to \u20ac1.5 billion, or a balance sheet of up to \u20ac2 billion.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Small enterprises: fewer than 250 staff, with a turnover up to \u20ac50 million, or a balance sheet up to \u20ac43 million<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Micro enterprises: fewer than 10 staff, with a turnover or balance sheet of up to \u20ac2 million.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Businesses established outside France are exempt from e-invoicing itself but still have to meet e-reporting obligations on the same size-based schedule.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\r\n<div class=\"text-center\"><strong><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" style=\"background-color: #c33a32;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/user\/application\/france\/essentials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FILE YOUR FRENCH PROPERTY TAX RETURN ONLINE<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/paper-vs-e-invoicing.jpg\" alt=\"e-invoicing replaces manual invoice handling with structured digital invoices\" width=\"2121\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/paper-vs-e-invoicing.jpg 2121w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/paper-vs-e-invoicing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/paper-vs-e-invoicing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/paper-vs-e-invoicing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/paper-vs-e-invoicing-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/paper-vs-e-invoicing-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/paper-vs-e-invoicing-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/paper-vs-e-invoicing-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/paper-vs-e-invoicing-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2121px) 100vw, 2121px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_this_affect_you\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Does this affect you?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From 1 September 2026, you may need to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Receive structured e-invoices through an approved platform<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Have your transaction data reported (e-reporting) to the French tax authorities<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0It also affects you if you rent out an unfurnished property and you&#8217;re VAT-registered. <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you earn simple rental income and neither applies, you don&#8217;t need to do anything.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What&#8217;s changing from 1 September 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You&#8217;ll only receive invoices through an approved platform<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certain invoice and payment details (net amount, VAT, dates, etc.) will be sent automatically to the tax authorities<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You&#8217;ll be added to a central directory kept by the tax authorities \u2014 the platform handles this for you automatically<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\r\n<div class=\"text-center\"><strong><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" style=\"background-color: #c33a32;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/french-property-vat-reclaim-for-foreign-investors\/#request-callback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FILE YOUR FRENCH PROPERTY VAT REFUND ONLINE<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What you need to do<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First, check whether the changes apply to you, using the criteria above. Then, choose an approved PDP (Plateformes de D\u00e9mat\u00e9rialisation Partenaires) , these are authorised by the French government to issue, send and receive e-invoices and to report the required data to tax authorities. You can find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.impots.gouv.fr\/sites\/default\/files\/media\/1_metier\/2_professionnel\/EV\/2_gestion\/290_facturation_electronique\/listes_plateformes_agreees\/liste_pa_attente_rapport_audit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>full list of PDPs .<\/strong><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here is a small list of Free-to-use PDPs: <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abby.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Abby<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiime.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tiime<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indy.fr\/facturation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Indy<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pennylane.com\/fr\/logiciel-facturation-electronique\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pennylane<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dougs.fr\/logiciel-facturation-gratuit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dougs<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/qonto.com\/fr\/invoicing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Qonto<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Create an account with the platform you choose, and it will register you in the central directory automatically. This gives you a unique e-invoicing address, which is what lets invoices reach you and get tracked.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_this_actually_affect_your_French_rental_property\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">How does this actually affect your French rental property?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your property is held through a structure that is registered for business or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/french-property-vat-reclaim-for-foreign-investors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>VAT purposes in France<\/strong><\/a>, your invoicing relationships may fall under the new regime, depending, of course, on the size of your holding company or letting business.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s important to note that the size of your business is defined by your staff or revenue, not your property portfolio.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Any invoice you receive from a French-based supplier that is operating under the regime, will arrive as a structured e-invoice through a PDP rather than as a PDF or paper bill.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If a <strong>property management company<\/strong> handles your lettings, the management fees they invoice you for are considered domestic B2B transactions. Once that company falls under the regime, the invoice moves to the new format too.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unsure whether your invoicing relationships fall under the new regime? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PTI Returns<\/strong><\/a> can help you work out exactly where your property stands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\r\n<div class=\"text-center\"><strong><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" style=\"background-color: #c33a32;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/french-property-vat-reclaim-for-foreign-investors\/#request-callback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAIM YOUR FRENCH PROPERTY VAT REFUND ONLINE<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What property managers should be doing on your behalf<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A property manager operating under the regime will issue e-invoices or report your transactions via e-reports. Depending on the bracket they fall under (ETI, SME, etc) you should ask them what bracket they fall under and whether their PDP is live.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A property manager acting on your behalf should be able to tell you what platform they\u2019ve registered with, how invoice archiving and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/french-property-vat-refund-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>VAT reporting<\/strong><\/a> will change, and whether any of this affects the paperwork you already use for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/property-tax-france-ultimate-french-tax-guide\/#Rental_Income_Tax_in_France_furnished_unfurnished\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>French tax return<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/commercial-property-investment.jpg\" alt=\"Commercial property investment brings its own tax obligations on rental income, VAT and capital gains.\" width=\"2121\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/commercial-property-investment.jpg 2121w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/commercial-property-investment-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/commercial-property-investment-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/commercial-property-investment-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/commercial-property-investment-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/commercial-property-investment-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/commercial-property-investment-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/commercial-property-investment-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/commercial-property-investment-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2121px) 100vw, 2121px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What nonresident owners should do now<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Confirm whether your French property is considered as held by a private individual, a registered <strong>furnished-letting business<\/strong> or an <strong>SCI<\/strong>, this will help you determine whether you\u2019re within the scope of the regime at all.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ask your property manager which deadline applies to them and confirm a go-live date for their platform.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you&#8217;re VAT-registered, or you rent out a furnished property, make sure you have a way to receive e-invoices.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ask how invoice archiving works under the new system, since it changes how records are stored and retrieved for your annual filing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Confirming how your property is held and whether you\u2019re VAT-registered is easier with someone who does this every day. Talk to PTI Returns before the next deadline catches you off guard.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\r\n<div class=\"text-center\"><strong><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" style=\"background-color: #c33a32;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/french-property-vat-reclaim-for-foreign-investors\/#request-callback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FILE YOUR FRENCH PROPERTY VAT REFUND ONLINE<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Non-Resident-Landlord-with-Keys-to-French-Rental-Property.jpg\" alt=\"Non-resident landlord who owns a rental property in France\" width=\"2121\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Non-Resident-Landlord-with-Keys-to-French-Rental-Property.jpg 2121w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Non-Resident-Landlord-with-Keys-to-French-Rental-Property-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Non-Resident-Landlord-with-Keys-to-French-Rental-Property-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Non-Resident-Landlord-with-Keys-to-French-Rental-Property-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Non-Resident-Landlord-with-Keys-to-French-Rental-Property-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Non-Resident-Landlord-with-Keys-to-French-Rental-Property-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Non-Resident-Landlord-with-Keys-to-French-Rental-Property-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Non-Resident-Landlord-with-Keys-to-French-Rental-Property-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Non-Resident-Landlord-with-Keys-to-French-Rental-Property-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2121px) 100vw, 2121px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Frequently asked questions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do I need to issue e-invoices as an individual landlord?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No. If you rent out property and aren\u2019t VAT-registered in France, you are not obligated to issue e-invoices the obligation only applies to businesses issuing domestic B2B invoices.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do I need to be able to receive e-invoices?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes, if you hold a SIRET, which furnished lettings require by default. You must be able to receive e-invoices via a PDP from 1 September 2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I own property through a company with no physical presence in France. Am I exempt?\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You are exempt from e-invoicing as any business with no permanent establishment doesn\u2019t have to issue e-invoices. You do still need to meet e-reporting obligations for the relevant transactions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What exactly is a PDP?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A plateforme de d\u00e9mat\u00e9rialisation partenaire. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In English: \u201cPartner dematerialization platform.\u201d <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is an accredited private platform that issues, receives and reports structured e-invoices.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is e-invoicing available for use before the deadline?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes. A business can register with a PDP and opt in early, even if they aren\u2019t yet required to issue e-invoices.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/nonresident-landlords-french-tax-declaration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Filing a French rental income tax return as a non-resident<\/strong><\/a> owner already means keeping track of a lot of data, dates, and unfamiliar terms. Let PTI Returns bear the brunt of the paperwork so a change like this doesn\u2019t land on your desk unannounced!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>France is rolling out mandatory e-invoicing for domestic business transactions. This new bureaucratic regime is being rolled out in phases, the first of which landed on 1 September 2026.\u00a0\u00a0 If you own rental property in France, this change is something you will want to pay attention to. Though some owners won\u2019t be affected beyond the&#8230; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/france-e-invoicing-reform\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&#8594;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":6433,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"yes","_lmt_disable":"no","footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[371,369,367,376,377,368,370,92,378,372,374,375,373,88],"class_list":["post-6429","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-french-property-tax","tag-automated-e-invoice-transmission","tag-e-invoice-compliance-software","tag-e-invoice-france","tag-e-invoice-processing-software","tag-e-invoice-receiving-process-automation","tag-e-invoice-receiving-software","tag-e-invoice-sending-software","tag-french-tax-on-rental-income-for-non-residents","tag-french-vat-registration","tag-furnished-holiday-lettings-tax-regime","tag-lmnp-micro-bic","tag-lmnp-regime-reel","tag-lmnp-vs-lmp","tag-rental-income-tax-france"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>French E-Invoicing Reform: What Non-Resident Owners Must Know<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"France\u2019s e-invoicing reform applies from 1 September 2026. 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