Free Invoice Generator for France
French invoices ("factures") carry strict mandatory mentions: SIREN/SIRET, TVA number, sequential numbering, and late-payment penalty terms. This generator is pre-configured for French invoices in euros with TVA at 20% — free, no sign up, instant PDF.
Invoice Rules in France
- 01
Standard TVA is 20%; reduced rates of 10%, 5.5% and 2.1% apply to specific goods and services.
- 02
Invoices must show your SIREN/SIRET and, if applicable, your intra-EU VAT number.
- 03
Micro-entrepreneurs under the franchise en base de TVA invoice without TVA and must state "TVA non applicable, art. 293 B du CGI".
- 04
Late-payment penalty terms and the €40 recovery indemnity must appear on B2B invoices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do auto-entrepreneurs charge TVA?+
Not while under the franchise thresholds — the invoice must carry the mention "TVA non applicable, art. 293 B du CGI".
What numbering do French invoices need?+
A continuous chronological sequence with no gaps. Prefixes per year (e.g. 2026-001) are accepted.
Is electronic invoicing mandatory in France?+
B2B e-invoicing is being phased in from 2026–2027 for receiving and issuing. Printable invoices remain valid for B2C and records.