Factur-X electronic invoicing is now available in France in Toolcie. This article answers the most common questions about activating it and how it works.
Update (August 2026): Electronic invoicing for France is available in Toolcie. Activate it now from your company settings.
What the French reform covers, beyond simply sending invoices
The French reform isn't limited to structured B2B invoice exchange. It also includes several specific mechanisms:
- Detailed status tracking for every invoice: beyond simply sending, each e-invoice carries a precise status (submitted, received, rejected, paid...) transmitted automatically to the tax authority at every step.
- B2C e-reporting: your sales to individuals don't go through the Factur-X format, but their data is still transmitted periodically to the authority.
- B2Bi e-reporting: your transactions with foreign businesses not established in France follow the same data-transmission principle.
- Transmission to the Portail Public de Facturation (PPF): whether your invoices pass through an accredited platform like our partner SUPER PDP or another one, all the data converges toward the PPF, the tax authority's central collection point.
Toolcie and SUPER PDP handle all of these mechanisms automatically. You don't have to configure anything specific for any of them: you invoice as usual, everything else happens in the background.
How do I activate electronic invoicing in Toolcie for France?
From your company settings, in the Electronic invoicing section, click "Configure". Choose your exchange mode, then your VAT scheme, and verify your company information (legal name, SIREN...). You're then redirected to our partner accredited platform for identity verification. You receive a notification in Toolcie as soon as your request is validated.
Which mode should I choose: receive, send, or both?
For France, Toolcie recommends "Receive only" by default. The reason is simple: the obligation to receive e-invoices applies to all businesses from September 1, 2026, but the obligation to issue them initially only applies to large companies and mid-sized companies. Most businesses (SMEs, very small businesses, micro-businesses) won't be required to until September 1, 2027.
Toolcie will automatically switch your account to "Send and receive" mode a few days before your own issuing obligation takes effect, in September 2027. You won't need to do anything for this. If you'd like to start issuing e-invoices right away, you can of course choose "Send and receive" or "Send only" manually at any time.
Which VAT scheme should I choose during registration?
The VAT scheme you select determines how often you transmit e-reporting data. Toolcie preselects a default scheme during registration; check that it matches your situation and change it if needed. If in doubt, especially if you're approaching the VAT exemption thresholds, the safest option is to check your exact scheme with your accountant or on impots.gouv.fr before confirming this choice.
I already receive my supplier invoices through another software, what should I do?
A business can be registered with several access points for sending invoices, but only one access point is allowed for receiving them. If you already receive your electronic invoices elsewhere (for example in your accounting software), you have two options:
- Unregister from that other software for reception, then enable "Send and receive" mode in Toolcie;
- Or choose "Send only" mode in Toolcie, and keep receiving your supplier invoices in your other software.
What happens after registration?
Once your form is submitted, your status changes to "Pending validation": our partner SUPER PDP carries out an identity verification. This step can take a few business days. You receive a notification in Toolcie as soon as your request is validated and your access is active.
You can change your registration mode once your request is validated. This isn't possible while it's still pending validation, though.
When does electronic invoicing become mandatory in France?
From September 1, 2026, all VAT-registered businesses must be able to receive B2B e-invoices. Large companies and mid-sized companies must also issue them from that date. SMEs, very small businesses, and micro-businesses have until September 1, 2027 to issue. Activating the feature now in Toolcie means you're ready well ahead of your own deadline.
Does Toolcie already have experience with electronic invoicing?
Yes. Toolcie has been operating electronic invoicing in Belgium since late 2025, via the Peppol network, and now in France via the Factur-X format, with the same partner and infrastructure already proven in production.
Is SUPER PDP approved by the French government?
SUPER PDP, our partner accredited platform, is listed among the operators that have met all requirements, including interoperability tests, as published by the DGFiP. You can consult the official list here:
View the official list of approved platforms (impots.gouv.fr)
Will I need to create an account with SUPER PDP or another platform?
No. The only interface you will need is Toolcie. You will not have to create an account with SUPER PDP or register on any other approved platform. Everything happens within Toolcie, exactly as it already does for our Belgian customers.
Will I be able to receive supplier invoices directly in Toolcie?
Yes. By enabling reception, your supplier invoices arrive automatically in your Supplier Invoices section in Toolcie, with no manual action on your part.
In practice, initially, only large companies connected via EDI (telecom operators, energy suppliers, etc.) will issue e-invoices from September 2026: the obligation to issue only applies to SMEs, very small businesses, and micro-businesses from September 2027. The volume of electronically received supplier invoices will therefore ramp up progressively.
What about e-reporting and France-specific tax obligations?
E-reporting (transmission of invoicing data to the tax authorities, including for your international customers) is handled automatically by our access point SUPER PDP. You do not need to worry about it: Toolcie and SUPER PDP take care of all these obligations on your behalf.
Are my invoices automatically converted to the correct format?
Yes. When you send an invoice through Toolcie, the required electronic format (Factur-X) is applied automatically. You continue working in Toolcie exactly as you do today, without having to think about technical formats.
Am I notified of the status of my sent and received invoices?
Yes. For invoices you send, you receive a notification in Toolcie as soon as your client accepts it, refuses it, or confirms they've recorded the payment. For supplier invoices you receive, you're notified of every important status change: acceptance, rejection, dispute, or payment confirmation on your part. There's nothing to check manually — it all flows into Toolcie automatically.
Does activating this feature cost extra?
No. Electronic invoicing is included with your subscription, at no extra cost. See our Pricing page for plan details.
How can I be sure Toolcie will be fully compliant with the reform?
The reform requires all invoicing software to transmit invoices via a certified accredited platform. This certification involves strict checks: an invoice that doesn't meet compliance requirements simply cannot be transmitted. It's a safeguard built natively into the solution, with no extra steps on your part.
To learn more about how electronic invoicing works in Toolcie (setup, sending, receiving, etc.), see our full guide:
Electronic Invoicing with Toolcie