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

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 is changing

Before:paper invoices, errors, wasted time, manual storage.

After:everything automated, real-time tracking, fewer errors, auto-archiving.

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

1. Check your tills→ up-to-date + compatible software.
2. Choose an approved platform (PA)→ compare prices, simplicity, support.
3. Train your team→ 2 hours of training, simple memo.
4. Test before summer 2026→ test invoices + client information.

4.Points of attention for your business

• All businesses subject to VAT are concerned (including micro-entrepreneurs).
• Clientsbusinesses= invoices must be electronic.
• Clientsindividuals= your sales go through your till (or manual entry).

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.