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🇫🇷 Validate Factur-X Invoices for France

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Factur-X is required for B2G in France. France is rolling out one of the most ambitious e-invoicing reforms in the EU.

Quick Facts

Format

Factur-X

Standard

EN 16931

Mandate

B2G Only

Peppol

Connected

Portal

Chorus Pro ↗

What We Validate

PDF/A-3b conformance for Chorus Pro acceptance

Factur-x.xml embedding and CII extraction

SIRET/SIREN format (14/9 digits, Luhn check)

Code de service structure for routing (B2G)

French TVA intracommunautaire format (FR + 11 chars)

Numéro de commande (order reference) presence

PPF/PDP submission readiness indicators

Invoice Navigator covers 112 Factur-X 1.0.06 rules for France. Auto-remediates 85% of top rejection errors.

Common Factur-X Errors

#1BR-FR-01Invalid SIRET format (14 digits required)Fix guide

#2BR-FR-06Missing code de service for Chorus ProFix guide

#3FORMAT-002PDF not PDF/A-3 compliantFix guide

#4FR-R-007XML not embedded (attachment missing)Fix guide

#5FR-R-006Profile declaration mismatchFix guide

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 SIRET format does Factur-X require?

SIRET must be exactly 14 digits (SIREN + NIC). It's validated with a Luhn checksum. For sole proprietors, use your entreprise individuelle SIRET. Foreign suppliers use their national equivalent or "0000000000000" placeholder.

Do I need code de service for B2B invoices?

Code de service is required for Chorus Pro (B2G) to route invoices to the correct department. For B2B under the 2026 mandate, it's optional but recommended for large enterprises. Your customer provides this code.

What's the difference between PPF and PDP?

PPF (Portail Public de Facturation) is the free government platform for B2B. PDPs (Plateformes de Dématérialisation Partenaire) are certified private platforms with additional features. Both accept Factur-X. Most businesses will use a PDP.

Which Factur-X profile for the 2026 mandate?

Basic profile is sufficient for most French B2B. The mandate requires structured data (not just PDF)—Basic profile provides all needed fields. EN 16931 profile for cross-border EU trade.

How is Factur-X different from ZUGFeRD?

Same technical spec, but Factur-X includes French-specific validation: SIRET format, code de service, and French TVA format. Use Factur-X naming when trading with French partners; ZUGFeRD for German/DACH.

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