The electronic invoice: what you need to remember for the Micro-Entrepreneurs 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 automatically transmitted 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.

Business clients→ invoices must be electronic via an approved platform

Private & foreign clients→ your sales are automatically reported to the administration

VAT→ even if you are exempt, you are affected

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

1. Checkyour software or till → request the update "electronic invoicing"
2. Choose a simple platform suitable for your clients (compare 3 offers)
3. Train your teams (2 hours are enough + a simple memo)
4. Test your invoices before summer 2026 to avoid any surprises

4.Points of attention for you the Micro-Entrepreneurs

• Mandatory invoice for any business client (zero paper)
• Deposit received→ a deposit invoice then a balance invoice with reference
• Several software/tools→ they must be compatible and "talk to each other"
• Micro status→ nothing changes (you remain VAT exempt if that is your case)

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.