4 criteria to consider when selecting your Plateforme Agréée
The countdown to the French e-invoicing reform has begun. Starting September 2026, B2B e-invoicing and e-reporting will become mandatory. However, the success of your transition depends on one critical decision: selecting the right Plateforme Agréée (PA).
In the French ecosystem, a PA is not just a software provider; it is an officially accredited platform authorized by the French government to act as the legal bridge between your business and the French tax authorities (DGFiP).
Once the mandate goes live, your choice of partner will determine how much – or how little – you have to worry about compliance.
To help you navigate the complex legislation, we’ve identified the four important factors to look out for, when choosing a PA partner:
1. Official state accreditation
This is the foundation you simply cannot ignore. Not just any service provider can claim to be ready to help. They have to prove it through a tough screening by the French government to guarantee their security and stability. If the screening is successful, the service provider will be accredited as an officially certified French Plateforme Agréée.
mySupply is officially approved and thereby meets the high standards and requirements to send your data directly to the DGFiP portal. We have done the heavy lifting, so you are compliant from day one..
2. Technical expertise
The French mandate requires the use of hybrid formats such as Factur-X. Your PA must be capable of processing these files correctly. mySupply’s solution is built to handle these specific requirements, ensuring that your invoices are validated and accepted by the authorities without delays.
3. Mandatory e-reporting capabilities
The French reform goes beyond standard e-invoicing. It also includes mandatory e-reporting. A qualified PA must be able to extract and transmit this specific data set to the tax authorities. mySupply’s VAX360 solution ensures that your e-invoices and your e-reporting obligations are handled automatically and correctly.
4. Full lifecycle automation and ERP integration
Compliance should be an automated process, not a manual task. A PA service provider must be able to handle the entire journey – from the moment a sale is recorded in your ERP system to final delivery and secure archiving. This includes managing real-time status updates (such as ‘Submitted’, ‘Rejected’, or ‘Paid’), which ensures full transparency for both your business and the tax authorities.
The VAX360 solution automates this flow and handles the archiving for you, so you can be sure your data follows French legislation.
Is your business ready for September 2026?
The technical requirements for France are strict, and the preparation phase is already underway. Selecting a partner that is already officially approved is the most effective way to ensure your business remains compliant with the new French regulations.
