Y-model infrastructure
A government-led “Y-model” system connects businesses through certified PDPs and the public Chorus Pro directory for routing, validation and lifecycle management.
From 2026, domestic B2B invoices in France must be issued and received as structured e-invoices, routed via PAs and the public portal (PPF), while cross-border and B2C flows are reported as structured data, not PDFs.
From 2026, domestic B2B invoices in France must be issued and received as structured e-invoices, routed via PAs and the public portal (PPF), while cross-border and B2C flows are reported as structured data, not PDFs.
Requirements
A government-led “Y-model” system connects businesses through certified PDPs and the public Chorus Pro directory for routing, validation and lifecycle management.
Tax-relevant B2B and B2C transaction data must be reported to the DGFiP. E-reporting covers domestic and cross-border flows for VAT pre-filling and fraud detection.
Each e-invoice passes through up to 14 mandatory status stages from issuance to payment. From deposit to final settlement, every state transition is tracked and reported to the French tax authority for audit and reconciliation.
French Y-model with clear roles: managing routing via certified platforms Full e-invoicing data lifecycle from submission to payment Support for Chorus Pro and certified PDP connectivity
Dedicated success managers, 24×7 technical and functional support, and in-house tax experts to interpret DGFiP changes and translate them into product updates.
One platform and unified API for 50+ geographies, so French entities can reuse the same integration. New mandate changes in France generally require only cloud-side updates rather than ERP rework, reducing long-term IT cost and risk.
2,500+ integrations and 100+ ERP/source systems connected (SAP ECC/S4, Oracle, MS Dynamics, Netsuite, POS, retail, telecom, etc.). AI-driven integration agent, thin connectors and structured UAT checklists compress onboarding from weeks to days.
ISO 27001, SOC-2, GDPR-aligned, regional hosting, VAPT and RBAC, with no security breaches reported. Near-real-time monitoring, >99.8% uptime benchmarks, and rich MIS dashboards for error tracking, notice prevention and VAT/e-invoice reconciliation.
Assurance package covering reconciliation to prevent VAT gaps; incorporating future mandate changes, reducing risk of penalties and audit notices.





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Annual audit compliance for data security
Information security & business continuity
Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
Encrypted data in transit with TLS 1.3
Military-grade encryption at rest
Vulnerability assessment & penetration testing
Powering Global e-Invoicing Alongside Regulators
Deep integrations means minimal to no changes in your daily workflow
Powering Global e-Invoicing Alongside Regulators
End-to-end assistance for your business
Pan-European e-invoicing & procurement network
UAE Federal Tax Authority compliance
Saudi e-invoicing mandate (Fatoorah)
Compliant with Oman Tax Authority
French tax administration
Belgian fiscal services
National Informatics Centre
Malaysian tax authority
ERPs, POS, Handheld systems
Successful Integrations
Engineers
Annual audit compliance for data security
Information security & business continuity
Vulnerability assessment & penetration testing
Encrypted data in transit with TLS 1.3
Military-grade encryption at rest
General Data Protection Regulation
Secure token-based authentication
OCI local residency with AWS backup
Regulatory-compliant data privacy
Annual audit compliance for data security
Information security & business continuity
Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
Encrypted data in transit with TLS 1.3
Military-grade encryption at rest
Vulnerability assessment & penetration testing
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Everything you need to know about global e-invoicing mandates, compliance, and the ClearTax platform.
France is mandating B2B e-invoicing and e-reporting starting September 2026. All businesses will be required to receive e-invoices, while the obligation to issue will be phased in based on company size. E-reporting covers B2C and cross-border B2B transaction data submission to the DGFiP.
All VAT-registered businesses in France must comply. Large and mid-sized enterprises must issue e-invoices from September 2026, while small businesses have until September 2027. All businesses must be able to receive e-invoices from September 2026.
France accepts three structured electronic invoice formats: UBL (Universal Business Language), CII (Cross Industry Invoice), and Factur-X (a hybrid format combining a PDF with embedded XML data). All formats must comply with the EN 16931 European standard.
ClearTax provides an end-to-end solution: PDP and Chorus Pro connectivity, automatic format conversion (UBL, CII, Factur-X), 14-status lifecycle tracking, e-reporting automation, and ERP integration with SAP, Oracle, and other systems.
Key considerations include PDP certification status, support for all three accepted formats (UBL, CII, Factur-X), ability to handle the 14-status lifecycle, e-reporting capabilities, ERP integration options, multi-country support, and data security certifications.
Data validation occurs at multiple stages: the issuing PDP validates the invoice structure and data against DGFiP rules, Chorus Pro validates routing information and business identifiers, and the receiving PDP performs final validation before delivery to the buyer.
Platforms must comply with GDPR, maintain ISO 27001 certification, undergo regular VAPT assessments, and ensure SOC 2 Type II compliance. Data must be hosted in EU-compliant data centres with encryption at rest and in transit.
ClearTax offers pre-built connectors for 60+ ERP systems including SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and more. Our unified API allows any ERP to integrate seamlessly, with typical integration completing in days rather than weeks.
Technical requirements include API connectivity for real-time invoice exchange, support for UBL/CII/Factur-X formats, ability to handle the 14-status lifecycle updates, and digital signature/seal capabilities. ClearTax handles all these requirements out of the box.
Yes, ClearTax processes millions of invoices monthly across global operations. Our platform handles bulk uploads, batch processing, and real-time streaming with 99.99% uptime and auto-retry mechanisms for reliability.
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