Sending out an invoice may seem straightforward, but in France there is actually quite a numbers of obligatory pieces of information that must appear on this document. Not complying can result in a hefty fine from the tax office, and delay payments. The rules are equally applicable to self-employed people and companies. So here is what you need to include (I have updated the article with all the 2022 additions to the law):

Updated with 2025 figures. In France, all business activities are divided into four main categories: commercial, artisanal, liberal and agricultural. Understanding which category your activity falls under is important, as…