The French 2026 Finance Bill introduces a €2 customs charge on low‑value imports (≤€150) from non‑EU countries, effective 2026, targeting e‑commerce parcels. The measure is expected to raise about €400 million annually and is part of broader EU customs reforms, including a €3 interim levy from 1 July 2026 and a planned €2 levy across the EU by 2028.
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SoftCo · about 17 hours ago
France confirms the e-invoicing mandate will take effect on 1 September 2026. The soft-penalty window has been extended to 31 December 2026, and transitional guidance was issued on 11 July 2026 to assist late-compliant businesses.
Avalara · 1 day ago
France's e-invoicing mandate will roll out on 1 September 2026, requiring all businesses to receive compliant e-invoices and larger firms to issue them. The mandate also mandates structured formats such as Factur-X, UBL and CII, and requires use of state-registered approved platforms.
VAT IT · 1 day ago
France requires non-EU businesses to appoint a fiscal representative for VAT compliance. New accreditation rules demand financial solvency or a bank guarantee and a clean record. Failure to comply can lead to penalties and liability.
SniTechnology · 3 days ago
France confirms that the September 2026 e-invoicing mandate will proceed as scheduled, with updated technical standards released by AFNOR. The update introduces a new self-billing scenario for agriculture and expands documented use cases from 44 to 45.
Tradeshift · 5 days ago
France's e-invoicing mandate will take effect on 1 September 2026, requiring all registered companies to issue and receive e-invoices and large and mid-sized firms to report electronically. The final technical guidelines from AFNOR and the AIFE's external specifications have been released, while the pilot phase shows low participation rates.
EINPresswire · 6 days ago
France's e-invoicing pilot program begins on 1 September 2026, with a voluntary testing phase from February to August 2026. The pilot allows businesses to test mandatory B2B e-invoicing and B2C/cross-border e-reporting before the mandatory deadline. Participation is voluntary but offers insight into data flow between trading partners, accredited platforms and tax authorities.
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Key Takeaways
It takes effect in 2026, as part of the 2026 Finance Bill.
The charge applies to consignments not exceeding €150.
Approximately €400 million per year.
From 1 July 2026.
A €2 levy across all 27 member states, potentially starting April 2025.
Primary source
Read the full article at VatCalcThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 4 February 2026. It relates to VAT developments in France. The original source is VatCalc.
