After the postponement of generalization from billingelectronic in France, initially planned for mid-2024, and the announcement of new calendar, half of the companies already involved in the subject have slowed down or frozen their project, according to an online survey carried out by Acxias at the end of February. More worrying, while the deadline is now set for September 2026 for large companies and mid-sized companies, almost a quarter of respondents (23.1%) admit to having still not started. However, due to the significant changes that e-invoicing introduces into financial management processes, but also because the project also affects business management (Purchases, finances, etc.) as well as legal and IT, companies have every interest in anticipating the commitment of the project in order to be ready for the imposed deadline. Beyond the technical aspect, the driving change is particularly crucial, internally and with suppliers.
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After the recent postponement of the generalization of electronic invoicing in France in the professional sphere, initially scheduled for mid-2024, and the communication of a new timetable, an online survey carried out by Acxias at the end of February reveals a significant slowdown or even a freezing of projects for almost half of the companies already involved in this transition. This pause in business momentum is concerning, especially given that the new deadline is now set for September 2026 for large companies and mid-sized companies. Even more alarming, almost a quarter of those questioned (i.e. 23.1%) admit to having still not taken steps in this direction.
However, the challenges linked to e-invoicing are undeniable. The significant changes it involves in financial management processes as well as its impact on several departments such as purchasing, finance, and even legal and IT aspects, underline the crucial importance for companies to anticipate and prepare accordingly for this deadline. Beyond purely technical aspects, change management takes on a particularly critical dimension here, both internally and with suppliers, in order to guarantee a smooth and effective transition to this new model.
It is therefore imperative that companies take the necessary measures now to adapt to this inevitable development. This will require not only an upgrade of infrastructure and systems, but also a significant investment in training and awareness of teams to ensure smooth adoption of this new invoicing method. Indeed, preparing today will allow companies not only to meet the deadlines set by regulations, but also to take full advantage of the advantages and opportunities that electronic invoicing offers in the context of their commercial activities.