Electronic Invoicing in France: A Digital Transformation That Needs To Be Secured

Reminder: France is continuing its transition to fully digital management of electronic invoices as part of a European initiative aimed at increasing transparency, combating fraud, and simplifying tax obligations. This reform, led by the Ministry of Economy, redefines the role of the Public Invoicing Portal (PPF), which will now focus on transmitting tax data to the administration, while interfacing with businesses will be handled by Partner Dematerialization Platforms (PDP).

The deadlines are now clear:

• September 1, 2026: all companies must be able to receive electronic invoices. Large companies and mid-sized companies must also issue them.
• September 1, 2027: SMEs, micro-enterprises, and very small businesses must also issue electronic invoices.

This change requires PDPs and businesses to undertake rigorous technical preparation, particularly in terms of securing the exchange of sensitive data.  

GoAnywhere MFT: a proven solution for PDPs

In this context, GoAnywhere MFT, the Managed File Transfer solution developed by Fortra, is a strategic tool for PDPs seeking to ensure secure, automated data exchanges that comply with regulatory requirements.

Already integrated into the PPF environment, GoAnywhere MFT offers PDPs a robust infrastructure for:

• Automating file transfers between heterogeneous systems.
• Encrypting data end-to-end to ensure confidentiality.
• Track exchanges with comprehensive activity logs.
• Reduce human error with intelligent workflows.

GoAnywhere supports AS2/AS4 protocols, recognized standards for secure B2B exchanges, and is fully aligned with GDPR requirements for personal data protection.  

Why PDPs should contact us

If you are developing or certifying your Partner Dematerialization Platform, it is essential to choose a file transfer solution that is already proven within the PPF and capable of meeting future technical and regulatory requirements