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Basware Achieves French PA Certification: A Major Milestone in E-Invoicing Compliance

Written by Olivier Taligault | Jan 13, 2026 9:15:00 AM

As the e-invoicing landscape in France accelerates toward the 2026 mandate, Basware is proud to announce a major regulatory milestone: as of 18 December, the French tax authorities (DGFiP) have officially confirmed Basware as a Certified Platform (Plateforme Agrée – PA).

This certification is a critical achievement within the ongoing national e-invoicing and e-reporting reform and positions Basware at the forefront of compliance readiness for the French market.

A fully validated and certified platform

The certification follows the successful completion of every requirement of the PA registration process, including end-to-end qualification tests with the Public Invoicing Platform (PPF), interoperability testing with another certified PA operator, and the submission and validation of all required evidence and compliance documentation.

Achieving these validations demonstrates that Basware’s platform meets the highest compliance, security, and reliability standards defined by the French administration. This formally confirms that Basware is fully aligned with the technical, operational, and regulatory prerequisites of the French e-invoicing and e-reporting mandate.

Why PA certification matters for our customers and the ecosystem

Becoming a confirmed PA operator is more than a certification—it is a strategic milestone for our customers and partners navigating one of Europe’s most ambitious digital compliance reforms.

For customers

  • Assured compliance with French e-invoicing and e-reporting obligations ahead of the September 2026 mandate.
  • A trusted partner with validated interoperability across the national ecosystem.
  • A robust and scalable platform ready to support onboarding, pilot deployments, and large-scale rollouts.

For the French e-invoicing ecosystem

  • Reinforcement of Basware’s role as a long-term, compliant partner to customers, the DGFiP, and other PA operators.
  • Increased interoperability that supports a more efficient, secure, and connected mandate implementation.
  • Contribution to a smoother, better-coordinated national transition toward real-time e-invoicing and reporting.

A collaborative achievement across Basware

This certification reflects months of intensive, cross-functional work under evolving regulatory conditions. Our teams have worked in alignment to fulfill every complex technical, operational, and documentation requirement. The commitment and precision made this achievement possible—demonstrating Basware’s dedication to compliance excellence and to supporting customers through regulatory change.

What comes next: from certification to execution

While certification is an essential milestone, it marks the beginning of the next phase. Basware now moves forward with customer onboarding, pilot projects, operational industrialization, and scaling our PA services ahead of the 2026 mandate. This certification serves as the foundation for delivering a seamless, compliant experience for organizations preparing for the French e-invoicing transition.

A proud moment and a strong start to 2026

As the regulatory environment across Europe continues to evolve, Basware remains committed to helping organizations meet compliance obligations with confidence. The confirmation of our PA status is a testament to our long-term investment in regulatory readiness and to supporting customers through every step of the French mandate journey.

Get clear answers on the French e-invoicing mandate and what it means for your business. Download the French E-Invoicing Mandate FAQ for practical guidance on timelines, obligations, technical formats, and how Basware supports compliance ahead of September 2026.