France · EUR · TVA 20%
France Invoice Generator
Pick France and the invoice sets itself up: TVA 20%, EUR amounts, your SIRET / N° TVA and IBAN / SEPA transfer with a scannable QR code details. Download a PDF in seconds, with no account and no watermark.
What an invoice in France must include
- Date of issue and a unique, chronological number
- Seller’s name, address, SIREN/SIRET and intra-EU VAT number
- Buyer’s name and address (and VAT number for B2B)
- Date of sale or service, description and quantity
- Unit price excluding VAT (HT), VAT rate and amount, total including VAT (TTC)
- Payment due date and late-payment penalty rate
- B2B: the fixed €40 recovery fee (indemnité forfaitaire pour frais de recouvrement)
Rules worth knowing
- E-invoicing reform: every business must be able to receive electronic invoices from 1 September 2026; large and mid-size companies must issue them from that date, SMEs and micro-entrepreneurs from 1 September 2027.
- Micro-entrepreneurs under the VAT franchise must print “TVA non applicable, art. 293 B du CGI”.
- Selling to a VAT-registered business in another EU country? Charge 0%, show both VAT numbers and add “Reverse charge — Article 196, Directive 2006/112/EC”.
TVA setups built in
| Setup | Printed on the invoice |
|---|---|
| TVA 20% (taux normal) | TVA 20% |
| TVA 10% (taux intermédiaire) | TVA 10% |
| TVA 5,5% (taux réduit) | TVA 5.5% |
| Micro-entreprise (franchise en base) | No tax TVA non applicable, art. 293 B du CGI. |
Tax authority: Direction générale des Finances publiques. Last checked 2026-09. Sources: economie.gouv.fr — Facturation électronique. Spotted something out of date? Email us and we’ll fix it.
This page is a practical summary, not tax advice. Check with DGFiP or an accountant if you’re unsure.
France invoices — FAQ
Is this France invoice generator really free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no limit. Invoices are created in your browser, and your details are saved on your own device, not on our servers.
What TVA should I put on an invoice in France?
The tool offers these setups: TVA 20% (taux normal); TVA 10% (taux intermédiaire); TVA 5,5% (taux réduit); Micro-entreprise (franchise en base). Pick the one that fits and adjust any rate. You can also add extra lines, including withholding that is subtracted from the total. Rates last checked 2026-09.
What must an invoice include in France?
Date of issue and a unique, chronological number; Seller’s name, address, SIREN/SIRET and intra-EU VAT number; Buyer’s name and address (and VAT number for B2B); Date of sale or service, description and quantity; Unit price excluding VAT (HT), VAT rate and amount, total including VAT (TTC); Payment due date and late-payment penalty rate; B2B: the fixed €40 recovery fee (indemnité forfaitaire pour frais de recouvrement).
Can I invoice in USD, EUR or GBP from France?
Yes. The default is Euro (EUR), but you can pick any currency in the Document section. Amounts and dates are formatted the way your client expects.
How can clients pay me?
Add IBAN / SEPA transfer with a scannable QR code, plus an optional online payment link (PayPal, Stripe, Wise) that prints as a QR code.
Is a PDF invoice valid in France?
E-invoicing reform: every business must be able to receive electronic invoices from 1 September 2026; large and mid-size companies must issue them from that date, SMEs and micro-entrepreneurs from 1 September 2027.