What are the PPF technical specifications for French e-invoicing?
Effective: 2024-01-01 · Authority: AIFE (Agence pour l'Informatique Financiere de l'Etat)
The PPF (Portail Public de Facturation) is the free state e-invoicing platform operated by AIFE for the French mandate. Its technical specifications define the API endpoints for invoice submission, lifecycle status retrieval, and e-reporting. PPF accepts Factur-X, UBL 2.1, and CII formats and provides status callbacks via webhook.
When should businesses use the PPF rather than a PDP?
The PPF is suitable for businesses with simple needs: low invoice volumes, standard format support, and no requirement for ERP integration or advanced validation. Businesses needing format conversion, ERP API integration, advanced routing, or archiving services should use a certified PDP. PDPs interoperate with the PPF for invoice routing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the PPF free to use?
- Yes. The PPF is operated by AIFE and is available to all French businesses at no charge. It provides the mandatory minimum functionality for e-invoice issuance, reception, and e-reporting. Value-added services (format conversion, ERP integration, advanced archiving) require a PDP.
- What invoice formats does the PPF accept?
- The PPF accepts the three formats mandated by DGFiP: Factur-X (minimum Basic profile), UBL 2.1, and CII (UN/CEFACT). Legacy formats such as PDF-only or EDI are not accepted by the PPF directly. PDPs can perform format conversion before routing to the PPF.
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