BR-FR-02
Error Guide
🇫🇷 BR-FR-02: SIREN vs SIRET confusion in France
ErrorB2G MandatoryNeeds Input
SIREN (9 digits) identifies the company, SIRET (14 digits) identifies the specific establishment. French e-invoices require the full 14-digit SIRET.
Quick Facts
Severity
Error (rejection)
Ruleset
peppol-bis-3
Mandate
B2G Only
Fix Type
Needs input
Why This Matters in France
France requires (B2G) e-invoicing using Factur-X, UBL, CII. Invoices with this error will be rejected. They cannot be processed for France compliance.
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How to Fix BR-FR-02
France E-Invoicing Requirements
Phase
Status
Scope
B2G
Live (Jan 2020)
All suppliers to public entities
B2B receiving
Sep 2026
All businesses
B2B sending
Sep 2027
Large and mid-sized companies
Common Causes
- •Using 9-digit SIREN instead of 14-digit SIRET
- •Confusion between company and establishment identifiers
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