SAP Validated as Approved Platform for France’s 2026 E‑Invoicing Mandate

France is adopting a national e-invoicing mandate, starting in 2026. Under the updated government model, businesses must work through officially certified providers to send, receive, and report invoices. SAP has been recognized as an approved platform, following interoperability testing, by the French government for e-invoicing and e-reporting, the company said Feb. 4.

This is an important recognition for SAP since approved platforms are central to the mandatory nationwide reforms and are required for companies to meet compliance obligations.

This also positions SAP as part of France’s official invoicing system, while the French Public Billing Portal (PPF) refocuses its role on consolidating and transmitting data to tax authorities.

How SAP Is Positioning Its Platform for France’s E-Invoicing Reform

Under France’s reform, government-certified platforms are authorized providers that manage the creation, transmission, and receipt of electronic invoices while ensuring secure reporting to tax authorities.

SAP said its compliance platform already supports more than 60 countries and includes capabilities spanning e-invoicing, e-reporting, e-audit and e-transport.

The company also offers Regulatory Change Manager, designed to help organizations anticipate and manage regulatory updates globally.

As an approved platform provider, SAP said its solution is designed to help companies manage the transition with greater visibility and control.

SAP is equipped to enable centralized monitoring of regulatory requirements across France and international operations, support mandated invoice formats such as UBL, Factur-X, and CII, and process e-reporting flows covering international B2B, B2C, and payment data.

It also includes automated transaction classification, interoperability through the PEPPOL network, and full transaction traceability to support audit requirements. Native integration with SAP financial processes is intended to maintain data consistency while reducing manual intervention.

E-Invoicing Mandates Gain Momentum Across Europe

France’s move reflects a broader shift toward continuous transaction controls (CTC) across Europe, as governments seek greater visibility into tax data and faster reporting cycles.

Italy has operated one of the region’s most mature models since 2019, requiring all VAT-registered businesses to issue and transmit electronic invoices through the government’s Sistema di Interscambio platform as part of a real-time reporting framework.

Poland is preparing a similar centralized approach, with the country’s Ministry of Finance planning to make e-invoicing mandatory for commercial transactions starting in February 2026 via the national KSeF platform.

At the EU level, new VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) regulations allow member states to introduce domestic e-invoicing requirements and are expected to extend mandatory electronic invoicing to intra-EU B2B transactions by 2030.

Overall, these government moves in Europe signal a structural shift: electronic invoicing is evolving from a localized compliance requirement into a foundational layer of digital tax infrastructure, one that increasingly intersects with ERP platforms.

What This Means for SAPinsiders

E-invoicing mandates are quickly becoming a strategic priority across Europe. With France and other European governments advancing digital tax frameworks, SAPinsiders operating in the region should assess readiness early. Proactive platform evaluation can reduce implementation risk, support cross-border compliance, and help avoid last-minute operational disruptions.

Certified platforms will shape invoice and tax data flows. Government-approved intermediaries will sit directly between enterprise ERP systems and tax authorities. This elevates the importance of integration, data accuracy, and automated reporting within finance operations.

Regulatory compliance is increasingly embedded into ERP ecosystems. SAP’s approval signals a broader shift toward compliance capabilities delivered natively within enterprise platforms. For SAP customers, this could simplify vendor landscapes while aligning regulatory processes with core financial workflows.