E-Invoicing and E-Reporting: What's in store for businesses in 2026

The evolution of tax regulations will require, as of September 1, 2026, all French companies to adapt to E-invoicing (electronic invoicing) and E-reporting (electronic reporting).

But what does this actually mean, and how can you prepare for it?

Whether you are the head of an SME, an administrative manager, or a retailer, these transformations represent a unique opportunity to modernize your internal processes while remaining compliant with new requirements.

In this article, we explain what you need to know about e-invoicing and e-reporting, and how Iopole can support you through this transition.

E-Invoicing and E-Reporting: what are the differences?

E-Invoicing

E-invoicing, or electronic invoicing, consists of managing your invoices in a structured and secure format, such as Factur-X, CII, or UBL.

The key difference for the end user is that the Factur-X format includes a readable PDF in addition to structured data, making human reading easier. In contrast, CII and UBL formats do not include this option, which can make invoice review more complex.

It is therefore crucial to choose an Platform Approved by the French General Directorate of Public Finances, capable of generating readable invoices to ensure optimal accessibility.

Please note that this reform, which mainly concerns B2B transactions in France, will become mandatory for all companies starting in 2026.

What are the main benefits?

• Improved compliance with payment deadlines
• Pre-filling of VAT returns
• Standardization of European formats

The electronic invoice workflow illustrated

E-Reporting

E-reporting concerns transactions other than B2B, such as retail activities or international operations. This system consists of transmitting your tax data directly to the authorities via an approved platform.

The main objectives of e-reporting:

• Simplify VAT reporting and strengthen tax traceability.
• Automate transaction controls and reduce human errors.

In summary, e-invoicing focuses on managing electronic invoices, while e-reporting concentrates on transmitting tax data for other types of transactions.

How does an Approved Platform make your life easier?

We know that these new obligations may seem complex.

That is why at Iopole, we have designed a simple, automated, and secure solution perfectly suited to your needs.

Here is how we support you:

• Interoperability: our platform easily connects to your existing tools (ERP, CRM, POS systems…), so you don’t need to change everything.
• Automation: no more manual VAT data entry. Our solution automates data collection and transmission, freeing you from time-consuming and complex tasks.
• Compliance: as a partner dematerialization platform, Iopole ensures fully compliant data transmission in line with legal standards.
• Ease of use: thanks to a simple and intuitive interface, you can focus on your business without worrying about technical aspects.

What concrete benefits for your company?

• Save time: automate declarations and avoid errors caused by manual entry.
• Improve traceability: monitor all transactions and invoices in real time.
• Reduce costs: eliminate expenses related to paper printing and administrative errors.
• Stay compliant: easily meet new tax requirements.
• Choose sustainability: by going digital, you reduce your carbon footprint.

Explore our solution in video!

To better understand e-invoicing and e-reporting, we invite you to watch our explanatory videos, where we show how our solution can transform your processes.

• E-Invoicing: simplify Electronic Invoicing
• E-Reporting: automate your tax reporting

The transition to E-invoicing and E-reporting is not only a legal obligation, but also a powerful opportunity to modernize and optimize your processes.

With Iopole, you benefit from a simple, reliable solution that is fully compliant with tax requirements.

👉 Request your free demo now and discover how Iopole can make your tax obligations much simpler!