Free Invoice Generator for France

Create a professional France invoice in Euro (EUR) in under two minutes — no signup, no watermark, no fees. Built for freelancers, contractors and small businesses billing clients in France.

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Invoicing in France at a glance

Currency	Euro (EUR, €)
Tax system	VAT (TVA — Taxe sur la Valeur Ajoutée)
Standard rate	20%
Reduced rates	10% (restaurants, transport), 5.5% (food, books, energy), 2.1% super-reduced (medicines, press)
Business tax ID	numéro de TVA intracommunautaire — FR + 2-char key + 9-digit SIREN
Tax authority	DGFiP (Direction Générale des Finances Publiques)
Date format	DD/MM/YYYY

What a France invoice must include

Unique sequential invoice number and invoice date
Supplier identity, address and intra-community VAT number
Customer identity/address (and VAT number for B2B)
SIREN/SIRET of the supplier
Description, quantity and unit price of goods/services
Net amount, VAT rate(s) and VAT amount per rate
Total payable (HT net / TTC gross)
Reverse-charge ("autoliquidation") or exemption mention where applicable

2026 update for France: Mandatory "Facturation électronique" is rolling out: from 1 September 2026 all companies must be able to RECEIVE e-invoices, with large and mid-cap companies also issuing structured e-invoices via approved platforms (PDP); SMEs and micro-enterprises must comply from 1 September 2027. Accepted formats: Factur-X, UBL 2.1 and CII.

How to create a France invoice (free, no signup)

Add your business details — name, address and your numéro de TVA intracommunautaire if you are registered.
Add line items and tax — list your goods or services, set the EUR currency and apply 20% VAT where it applies.
Download and send — export a print-ready PDF and send it to your client. Start now in the free generator.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the France invoice generator free?

Yes. Banana Invoice is 100% free for France — create, customise and download professional invoices in Euro (EUR) as a PDF with no signup, no watermark and no fees.

What tax do I charge on an invoice in France?

France uses VAT (TVA — Taxe sur la Valeur Ajoutée), with a standard rate of 20%. You add the tax as a separate line on the invoice and show your numéro de TVA intracommunautaire where required. The DGFiP (Direction Générale des Finances Publiques) administers it.

What must a France invoice include?

A compliant France invoice should show your numéro de TVA intracommunautaire, a unique invoice number and date, the buyer's details, a description of goods or services, the tax rate and amount, and the total payable in EUR.

Do I need a numéro de TVA intracommunautaire to send an invoice in France?

If you are registered for VAT you must show your numéro de TVA intracommunautaire on the invoice. Unregistered freelancers and small businesses can still send a simple invoice without charging tax.