From 1 September 2026, all French companies, including TPEs, artisans and independents, will have a legal obligation to receive electronic invoices. By 2027 they will also have to be issued in this new format.
If you have the impression that this reform is another administrative puzzle and you don't know where to start, be assured: it is much simpler than it seems once you have the right tools.
Here is a clear summary of what changes and how to bring you into compliance without stress.
The « Invoice-X »What exactly is that?
Forget the paper invoices or simple PDFs sent by e-mail (which will soon no longer be allowed by law). The reform requires the use of a standardised format, the best known of which is the Factor-X.
To make it simple, it's an invoice. « 2 in 1 » :
- A visual for you (PDF): It opens and reads exactly like a classic bill. Nothing changes for your eyes.
- An invisible code for accounting: Inside the file are computer data hidden. They allow software (such as your accountant's) to automatically record amounts and VAT, without any manual input.
The real benefit to you? No more lost bills and the hours spent fixing everything.
Dolibarr: simple and economical software to be ready
To create and manage these new invoices, you need a suitable billing tool. That's where Dolibarr comes in.
Dolibarr is a management tool (ERP) that is extremely popular with small businesses. If it is so much appreciated, it is because it goes to the essential:
- It is 100% compatible: He knows how to generate these famous « Invoice-X » and send them to a state-approved platform.
- It is flexible and economical: It's free software. You do not pay for exorbitant subscriptions that increase each year, and you remain completely owner of your data.
- He centralizes everything: From your quotes to your billing, everything is in the same place, easily accessible.
In short, it is the ideal tool to check all the boxes of the law without ruining or making your daily life more complex.
Are you running out of time? We take care of everything.
Understanding the law is one thing, installing and setting up a software is another. As a business manager, your time is valuable and your job is not to be computeristic.
That's exactly why Rekito Digital is here. We help small businesses move the course of electronic billing smoothly, taking care of all the technology.
Our mission: to deliver you a ready-to-use tool.
- Installation and setting: We configure Dolibarr custom for your activity.
- Invoice-X Activation: We ensure that your invoices are in exactly the format required by the state.
- Quick grip: We show you how to use daily in just a few clicks.
The deadline for September is fast approaching. Don't be surprised and turn this obligation into an opportunity to simplify your life!
More information about Dolibarr and its implementation here!
We are at your disposal to discuss your project.
Team Rskito
