The community of relays organized by the DGFiP and the AIFE brings together stakeholders in the reform of B2B electronic invoicing. As publisher of the A2C solution and SAP DRC integrator, Applium regularly takes part in these meetings.
Following a meeting of the communication relays community at Bercy on February 16, the Direction Générale des Finances Publiques and AIFE (Agence pour l’Informatique Financière de l’État) outlined their action plan.
- September 1, 2026: obligation to receive invoices in electronic format for all categories of companies. Issuing electronic invoices and e-reporting will also be mandatory for Large Enterprises and ETIs.
- September 1, 2027: the obligation to issue invoices in electronic format and e-reporting will also apply to SMEs and microenterprises
Confirmation of the reform timetable
Continuation of the phased deployment project
To ensure that the timetable is kept to, AIFE is strengthening its teams and is committed to :
- Ensuring the overall stability of the legal framework in which companies have been operating since 2022
- Sequencing work more closely, with a view to progressiveness
- Capitalize on progress to maintain momentum
Several key phases have been identified to ensure that the project runs smoothly. Each stage remains crucial to ensure that all stakeholders are prepared for the reform’s entry into force, and maintain the same level of information.
In 2024 :
- Publication and stabilization of the latest version of the technical specifications;
- Registration of the first Partner Dematerialization Platforms (PDPs) by July 2024 at the latest
- Initial testing of the directory with a mini-pilot of PDPs
In 2025 :
- Qualification phase enabling PDPs to conduct their registration tests
- Pilot phase extended to the rest of the operators, with the opening up of services, virtually in their entirety, to prepare for deployment in 2026.
Applium’s support for compliance
Although the September 1, 2026 deadline may seem a long way off, companies are strongly encouraged to continue their efforts to prepare for and identify the impact of the reform on their existing accounting processes.
Applium already offers a support package dedicated to regulatory reporting and invoicing.
With this offer, we provide end-to-end support for SAP customers. Our team has the expertise to cover the entire lifecycle of solutions to meet these new regulatory obligations.
Two operational support services
The scoping study :
To help you find your way around and make the right choice when it comes to connecting to the PPF, the scoping study provides you with an overview of your SAP environment:
- Analysis of needs and identification of gaps in relation to legal requirements
- Mapping of existing billing flows within the general IT ecosystem
- Diagnosis of the suitability of existing processes and tools for different PPF connection solutions
- Recommendation of a global approach to compliance
Compliance :
Applium offers two solutions for direct connection to the Public Billing Portal (PPF): A2C and SAP DRC
- Connector installation and configuration, image archiving, user training, project management…
- Supply of licenses and subscriptions, and associated maintenance services
- Assistance with the implementation of any prerequisites on the SAP side
- Evolutions and corrections
