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The electronic invoicing reform will profoundly transform business management processes in France between 2026 and 2027.
All organizations will be required to:
- send and receive electronic invoices (e-invoicing),
- submit certain billing data to the government (e-reporting).
To do this, you have two options:
- the Public Invoicing Portal (PPF), established by the government,
- an Authorized Platform (PA), formerly known as a Partner Digitization Platform (PDP).
Public Billing Portal vs. Approved Platform: What Are the Differences?
- The PPF: free and accessible to all businesses, it centralizes invoice flows and serves as an “official channel.” However, it remains basic: it does not handle all specific cases, does not provide personalized support, and does not integrate natively with your business tools.
- The PA: Approved by the tax authorities, it supports regulatory formats, automates data exchanges with the PPF, and offers value-added services (conversion, ERP integration, reporting, support, and innovation).
In summary: the PPF is a legal minimum, while the PA is a true performance booster.
What is the purpose of an Authorized Platform in electronic invoicing?
An Approved Platform plays a central role in the new electronic invoicing system. Its usefulness is reflected in several key functions:
- Securely transmit invoices and tax data (whether through e-invoicing or e-reporting).
- Ensure compliance with standardized formats such as Factur-X, UBL, or CII, which are essential for data exchange and interoperability between systems.
- Ensure that invoices are archived in compliance with legal retention requirements and with reliable traceability.
- Integrate with various management tools: ERP systems, accounting software, or industry-specific solutions.
- Optimize day-to-day business operations by reducing the time spent on processing and minimizing the risk of errors.
5 Criteria for Choosing the Right Accredited Platform
Interoperability
Verify compatibility with all required formats (Factur-X, UBL, CII) and the ability to integrate with your ERP or management software.
Personalized Support
Verify help desk services, technical support, and regulatory compliance during the testing and production phases.
Centralized control
Ensure real-time visibility into your billing flows (statuses, rejections, payments) with customized dashboards.
Security
Verify compliance with ISO 27001 and GDPR standards, as well as full traceability of invoices and transaction flows.
Scalability
Explore advanced features such as automation, bank reconciliation, data analysis…
View the official list of Approved Platforms here.
Can you choose more than one Approved Platform?
In theory, a company is not limited to a single Approved Platform. However, each invoice can only be routed through a single platform at a time to the Public Invoicing Portal (PPF). In other words, you can use multiple service providers, but you cannot split the processing of a single invoice between two platforms. However, this approach adds to the complexity of management and is not recommended.
Why plan ahead now?
Even though the reform won’t take effect until 2026, the most agile companies are already preparing their internal processes: auditing workflows, updating their ERP systems, and selecting their future partner.
Waiting until the last minute means running the risk of:
- increase the number of late payments,
- wasting time on manual tasks,
- to be subjected to the reform instead of benefiting from it.
Why Choose the Veryswing Certified Platform for Electronic Invoicing
Veryswing is registered as an Approved Platform with the DGFiP.
This means that through our solutions VSActivity and VSPortage, you can:
- Issue, receive, and forward invoices.
- Submit billing information to the tax authorities.
Veryswing thus serves as a trusted third party.
This ensures regulatory compliance, security, and the integrity of transactions.
And that changes everything!
With Veryswing, interoperability with the VSActivity and VSPortage ERP systems is built right in.
Our goal: to ensure a smooth, secure, and compliant transition for you, while simplifying your day-to-day management.
Request a demo to explore the billing module in the VSActivity or VSPortage ERP systems.
