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🇫🇷 Validate EN 16931 Invoices for France
EN 16931B2G MandatoryPeppol
EN 16931 is required for B2G in France. France is rolling out one of the most ambitious e-invoicing reforms in the EU.
Quick Facts
What We Validate
EN 16931 semantic model compliance
Business rule validation (BR-xx rules)
VAT category rules (BR-S, BR-Z, BR-E, etc.)
Calculation rules (BR-CO-xx)
Code list validation
Party identification
Cross-border requirements
Invoice Navigator covers 112 Factur-X 1.0.06 rules for France.
Common EN 16931 Errors
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
Validation enginePPF (Portail Public de Facturation) + certified PDPs
Required CIUSFactur-X (French EN 16931 CIUS)
Government portalChorus Pro (B2G), PPF (B2B)
Routing identifierSIRET number (mandatory for routing)
PeppolYes — Peppol recognized as a delivery channel
France's B2B reform introduces a unique PDP-mediated architecture that affects how you design your integration.
FAQ
What is EN 16931?
EN 16931 is the European standard for electronic invoicing. It defines a semantic data model and business rules that all EU e-invoices must follow, regardless of syntax (UBL or CII).
Is EN 16931 mandatory?
For B2G invoices to EU public sector, yes. For B2B, it depends on the country. Under ViDA (VAT in the Digital Age), EN 16931 compliance will become essential across the EU.
What syntax should I use for EN 16931?
EN 16931 supports two syntaxes: UBL 2.1 and UN/CEFACT CII. UBL is more common for Peppol; CII is used in ZUGFeRD/Factur-X. Both express the same data.
What's a CIUS?
A CIUS (Core Invoice Usage Specification) is a national adaptation of EN 16931. Examples: XRechnung (Germany), Peppol BIS (international), CIUS-RO (Romania).
How do I prepare for ViDA?
Start by ensuring your invoices comply with EN 16931. Our validator checks all the business rules that will be required under the ViDA e-invoicing mandate.
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