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If you are a freelancer, sole trader, contractor or small business owner in France you will know about ‘facturation électronique’ rules that come into effect from September 1st - here's what you need to do to prepare for it.
James Harrington - news@thelocal.fr
Updated: Tue 1 Sep 2026 15:31 CET
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The letters "TVA" (VAT, value-added tax) on top of euro banknotes. (Photo by PHILIPPE HUGUEN / AFP)
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