France VAT (TVA) Invoices

Free Invoice Generator France

Create professional TVA-compliant invoices for your French business. No signup required.

Invoice generator form

Your business
Bill to (client)
Invoice details
Line items
Description Qty Unit price Tax %
Totals
Payment details
Notes
Open interactive editor
Tax
VAT (TVA) at 20%
Currency
EUR (€)
Business registration
SIRET/SIREN
Country
France

Why Use Our Free French Invoice Template?

TVA-Compliant Invoicing

Automatically calculate and display 20% VAT (TVA) or reduced rates on your invoices for French tax compliance.

SIRET/SIREN Ready

Include your SIRET (14 digits) or SIREN (9 digits) business registration numbers on every facture.

EUR Currency Support

Professional invoices in Euros with proper French formatting and legal mentions.

Invoice requirements in France

What a compliant invoice needs in France:

  • 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)

Invoicing tips for France

  • Always include your numéro de TVA intracommunautaire for B2B
  • Use the term 'Facture' and mention 'TVA' separately
  • Include your RCS registration if applicable
  • Specify bank details (IBAN/BIC) for virement

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Not including SIRET number on invoices
  • Forgetting mandatory legal mentions for auto-entrepreneurs
  • Missing continuous invoice numbering (numérotation chronologique)
  • Using incorrect TVA rate (standard 20%, reduced 10%, 5.5%, or 2.1%)

France invoicing FAQ

When do I need to register for TVA in France?

TVA registration is required when annual revenue exceeds €36,800 for services or €94,300 for goods. Auto-entrepreneurs below these thresholds are exempt (franchise en base de TVA) but must include the mandatory exemption mention on invoices.

What is a SIRET number and do I need one?

SIRET is a 14-digit business identification number required for all French businesses. It consists of SIREN (9 digits) + NIC (5 digits). You receive it when registering your business with INSEE. It must appear on all professional documents including invoices.

What must be included on a French invoice?

French factures must include: 'Facture' title, unique sequential number, date, seller and buyer details, SIRET and TVA numbers, detailed description, unit prices, TVA rate and amounts, total HT and TTC, payment terms, and any applicable penalties for late payment.