What this validator checks for France
- Embedded XML extraction from the Factur-X PDF
- Profile detection (MINIMUM, BASIC WL, BASIC, EN 16931, EXTENDED)
- French VAT numbers (FR + key + SIREN) with the key calculation
- VAT rates 20%, 10%, 5.5% and 2.1% computed per category
- Mandatory parties, totals and payment information under EN 16931
Factur-X profiles and the reform
The French reform uses three core formats: Factur-X, UBL and CII. For Factur-X, the BASIC profile and above carry line-level data; MINIMUM and BASIC WL only carry header data and are not complete e-invoices. Your plateforme agréée may convert other formats, but sending a compliant core format avoids rejections.
Additional French mentions
French invoices must also show mentions such as late-payment penalties and the €40 recovery indemnity for B2B. Add them as invoice notes. The reform also introduces new mandatory data such as the SIREN of both parties and the category of operation; your platform will check those.