Connecting French e-invoicing to Quaderno

France's e-invoicing mandate (Facturation électronique) requires all VAT-registered businesses to receive structured electronic invoices through either a certified PDP (Plateforme de Dématérialisation Partenaire) or an OD (Opérateur de Dématérialisation). Quaderno is an OD, routing inbound e-invoices directly to your account.

Before activating the integration, check that your account's Business settings include:

• A Business name that exactly matches your entry in the official French business register (Registre du Commerce et des Sociétés)
• A valid SIRET number that matches the same register

Any mismatch between your account data and the official register will block activation.

Activating Facturation électronique

To activate the integration, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Integrations page and select Facturation électronique.
2. Upload the following two documents to verify the account owner:
   • Proof of identity: a high-quality scan or photo of a valid passport or national identity card.
   • Proof of representation: a legal document confirming your authority to act on behalf of the company, such as signing rights, a power of attorney, or a company registry extract (Kbis).
   
   
3. Review and accept the terms of use.
4. Click Submit for verification.

What happens next

Once you submit your documents, our compliance team begins a manual review.

• Review timeline: verification typically takes 24 to 48 hours.
• Approval: you will receive an email once your account is verified. After that, your business registration propagates through the French e-invoicing network, which can take up to 24 hours. Quaderno will then automatically receive inbound e-invoices sent to your business.
• Rejection: if a document is unclear or incomplete, or if the business name and SIRET do not match the official register, our team will email you with the specific details needed to complete your setup.

Receiving fees

French e-invoicing is free until 1 October 2026. After that date, Quaderno applies a small fee per received invoice.

• Fee: €0.07 EUR per successfully received invoice.
• Transparent billing: you will only be charged for invoices actually delivered to your account through the French e-invoicing network.

Need assistance? Reach out to our support team if you are unsure whether your documentation meets the requirements.

Common questions

Why isn't Quaderno on the official list of certified operators?

The French government publishes a public list of certified PDPs (Plateformes de Dématérialisation Partenaires). ODs (Opérateurs de Dématérialisation) like Quaderno are not part of that certification scheme and do not appear on it. This is expected: ODs connect businesses to the French e-invoicing network without requiring the same accreditation as a PDP. Your account will receive e-invoices correctly regardless.