The electronic invoice: what you need to remember for the sector of Associations

1.Key dates

• 1st September 2026: All your invoices issued must be electronic + transmission of sales to the administration.
• 1st September 2027: all your sales data must be transmitted automatically to the administration: Total generalisation.

2. Specifically,what changes

Before: paper invoices, Excel files, manual filing, possible errors, loss of administrative time

After: automation, real-time tracking (sent/received/paid), automatic archiving, data accessible to the accountant, more time for your members and your projects

Relations with businesses→ every invoice must go through an approved platform (end of paper or simple PDF)

Individual members→ your contributions, sales or services must be declared automatically to the administration

Grants / funding→ traceability and transmission via the platform also apply

Associations subject to VAT or not→ you are concerned, including those exempted

3. What you need to do right now(quick checklist)

1. Check your software or association management tool → request the update "electronic invoice"
2. Choose a platform suitable for the associative world (compare prices, simplicity, support)
3. Train your volunteers or employees (2 hours of training + a practical memo)
4. Test your invoices and contributions before summer 2026

4.Points of attention for you the Associations

• Contributions and services→ each payment must be declared
• Received deposits→ deposit invoice + related balance invoice
• Foreign clients/partners→ same obligations as for individuals
• Multiple management tools→ they must be compatible with the reform

5.Who can help you?

👉 First of all, us, because we are independent in challenging providers: choice of solution, training, implementation, compliance.

💡 To remember : anticipate now, test before 2026, and simplify your life afterwards.