Plumbing in France

Plumbing Invoice Template for France

Create professional invoices tailored for plumbing businesses in France. Our free invoice generator combines plumbing-specific formatting with France's VAT (TVA) compliance and EUR support.

Example Plumbing invoice for France

An example of what your invoice could look like (sample figures).

France Plumbing

SIRET/SIREN 596-449-431

TAX INVOICE

#INV-2596

Bill to

Sample Client — France

EUR
DescriptionQtyUnitAmount
Emergency leak repairs 3 €4,583.33 €13,749.99
Hot water system install 1 €7,083.33 €7,083.33
Blocked drain clearing 2 €3,333.33 €6,666.66
Subtotal€27,499.98
VAT (TVA) 20%€5,500.00
Total due€32,999.98

Plumbing Services in France

Typical plumbing services billed in France:

  • Emergency leak repairs (France)
  • Hot water system install (France)
  • Blocked drain clearing (France)
  • Bathroom renovation plumbing (France)
  • Gas fitting & compliance (France)

Invoice Requirements in France

France requires these fields on a valid invoice:

  • TVA registration required if annual revenue exceeds €36,800 for services (€94,300 for goods)
  • Include your SIRET number on all professional invoices
  • Auto-entrepreneurs below threshold must state 'TVA non applicable, art. 293 B du CGI'
  • Standard payment terms are 30 days in France (maximum 60 days)

Tax & Currency for France

VAT (TVA): 20%

Currency: EUR (€)

Business registration: SIRET/SIREN

Invoicing Tips for Plumbing in France

  • Itemize every fitting and part — clients and insurers expect transparency
  • Apply after-hours rates only when defined in your quote or terms
  • Plumbing businesses in France must include SIRET/SIREN on every invoice
  • Charge VAT (TVA) at 20% on plumbing services if registered in France
  • Standard payment terms: Net 30 days — invoice in EUR (€)

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Lumping parts and labour into a single vague line item
  • Not noting warranty period on workmanship (typically 12 months)
  • Not including SIRET/SIREN on plumbing invoices for France clients
  • Using incorrect currency (must be EUR) on cross-border plumbing jobs

Plumbing Invoicing FAQ — France

What should a plumbing invoice include in France?

A plumbing invoice in France must include: your SIRET/SIREN, business details, client information, unique invoice number, date, itemized plumbing services, VAT (TVA) at 20% (if registered), amounts in EUR, and payment terms.

What VAT (TVA) rate applies to plumbing services in France?

In France, plumbing services are typically subject to VAT (TVA) at 20%. Registration thresholds vary. Once registered, you must charge VAT (TVA) and show it separately on all invoices.

What payment terms are standard for plumbing in France?

Standard payment terms for plumbing businesses in France are Net 30 days. The average invoice value in this industry is approximately $5000. Always clearly state your payment terms on every invoice.