SIRET must appear
French invoices should show the seller's SIRET identification and the applicable VAT number.
Free Invoice Generator for France
Create and download a EUR invoice that follows common invoicing practice in France — in your language, with VAT (TVA) labels, local date format and A4 paper.
- Currency
- EUR (€)
- Tax rates
- VAT (TVA)
- Invoice date
- DD/MM/YYYY
- Paper size
- A4
Invoice builder
The preview updates as you type.
Currency: EUR (€)
Factures use a chronological number; a mention of 'Facture' plus the date is customary.
Date format: DD/MM/YYYY
Suggestions appear as you type — you can also write your own.
Invoice content is not sent to a server to generate the PDF.
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Customer
- Line item 1€Line total€0.00
French prices include TVA (VAT); the invoice shows the TVA amount and rate.
Add as many rates as you need — different lines can carry different rates.
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What this tool does
This generator preconfigures France conventions: the EUR currency, the VAT (TVA) label, DD/MM/YYYY dates and A4 paper size. You enter your details and line items; it calculates subtotal, discounts, tax and the grand total, then renders a print-ready PDF entirely in your browser.
Currency: EUR (€)
Amounts use fr-FR grouping and decimal rules and are rounded to 2 decimal places, as used by EUR.
Tax terminology: VAT (TVA)
Invoices are labelled with the terminology France businesses expect. Presets are provided as a starting point and are not tax advice.
French prices include TVA (VAT); the invoice shows the TVA amount and rate.
Invoice numbering
Default numbering pattern: FA-2026-0042. Factures use a chronological number; a mention of 'Facture' plus the date is customary.
Payment practice
Common payment terms used in France: Due on receipt, 15 days, 30 days, 30 days end of month. Always state a due date, and ask customers to quote the invoice number as the payment reference.
What a France invoice usually includes
- Seller name, address and SIRET
- Customer name and address
- Invoice number and date
- Description, quantity and price
- VAT rate and total
- Payment terms
Designed for common invoicing practices in France. Requirements may vary by business, transaction type and jurisdiction. Please verify local requirements with a qualified professional.
Invoicing notes for France
Practical points to check before you send the invoice.
TVA is included in prices
Listed prices include TVA; the invoice separates the net, the TVA amount and the gross total.
Mandatory payment terms
Since 2016 the agreed payment deadline must be stated — 30 days from invoice date is the common default.
Example invoice
A worked example using the VAT (TVA) label and EUR amounts. Open the builder to edit any field.
Northwind Studio
Bristol · FR
Invoice
- Invoice number
- FA-2026-0042
- Issue date
- 2026-04-01
- Due date
- 2026-05-01
From
Northwind Studio
Amelia Hart
18 Harbour Lane
Bristol BS1 4RN
France
VAT number (TVA intracommunautaire): GB123456789
+44 117 496 0101
Bill to
Lumen Retail GmbH
Jonas Weber
Hauptstraße 24
Berlin 10115
| # | Description | Code | Qty | Unit price | Discount | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brand identity design — discovery, concepts and final artworkproject · 1 | DSG-01 | 1 | 1 800,00 € | — | VAT (TVA) 20% | 1 800,00 € |
| 2 | Website design — homepage and four inner pagespage · 5 | WEB-04 | 5 | 320,00 € | 10% | VAT (TVA) 20% | 1 440,00 € |
| 3 | Monthly retainer — content updates and supportmonth · 2 | RET-M | 2 | 450,00 € | — | VAT (TVA) 20% | 900,00 € |
- Subtotal
- 4 300,00 €
- Line discounts
- −160,00 €
- Amount excluding tax
- 3 450,00 €
- VAT (TVA) (20%)
- 690,00 €
Grand total4 140,00 €
Tax 690,00 € included
- Payment terms
- 30 days end of month
- VAT number (TVA intracommunautaire)
- GB123456789
- Issue date
- 01/04/2026
Payment details
Payment reference: invoice FA-2026-0042 · 30 days end of month
Notes
Thank you for your business. Please quote the invoice number with your payment.
Terms & conditions
Payment due within 30 days. Late payments may attract statutory interest.
Authorised signature
Northwind Studio
northwind.example · [email protected] · +44 117 496 0101Invoice FA-2026-0042
Thank you for your business.
FAQ: invoicing in France
Is this invoice generator free for businesses in France?
Yes — free, unlimited and without an account. EUR formatting, VAT (TVA) labels and DD/MM/YYYY dates are preconfigured for France.
Does the PDF use the right paper size?
Yes, A4 is preselected for France, and you can switch between A4 and Letter at any time.
Are the tax presets accurate?
Presets are informational starting points. Tax obligations depend on your situation — verify current rates with a qualified professional before issuing a tax invoice.
Can I save and reuse an invoice?
Yes. Save a draft in this browser, duplicate it next month, or export and re-import the invoice as JSON.
Is my customer's data uploaded?
No. Everything is calculated and rendered in your browser; nothing is sent to a server to build the PDF.
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Designed for common invoicing practices in France. Requirements may vary by business, transaction type and jurisdiction. Please verify local requirements with a qualified professional.