📄 France — Invoice Formats
XRechnung, ZUGFeRD, Peppol BIS, and other format standards
Factur-X vs ZUGFeRD: Why Two Names for the Same Standard (and Why It Matters)
Factur-X (French) and ZUGFeRD (German) look like different e-invoice formats but are technically the same standard. This guide explains what they share, where they differ, and what this means for businesses invoicing across the France-Germany corridor.
Factur-X Format Explained: Technical Guide for the French E-Invoicing Mandate
What is Factur-X? How does it work, what profiles exist, and how does it relate to ZUGFeRD? A clear technical guide for French businesses preparing for the September 2026 mandate.
Factur-X vs PDF Invoice: What French Businesses Must Know Before September 2026
Why a standard PDF invoice will no longer be legally valid for B2B transactions in France from September 2026. What Factur-X is, how it differs from a PDF, and exactly what your accounting software must produce.
Factur-X: France's E-Invoice Format Explained
A practical guide to Factur-X — France's mandatory e-invoice format. Profiles explained, differences from ZUGFeRD, and how to generate compliant invoices.