2026 France and French territories Tax ID update
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Effective September 1, 2026, France requires all tax-registered businesses to issue and receive structured electronic invoices (e-Invoicing) for domestic B2B transactions through certified platforms. To comply with this mandate, Microsoft is updating Partner Center portal to collect and validate new Tax IDs introduced by France and French territories. Partners must ensure their Tax ID information is accurate and up to date to avoid invoicing disruptions.
- Impacted audience
- Impacts France and French territories. Applies if you're an indirect provider or direct bill partner under the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program, or enrolled in the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program (MAICPP).
| For | Link |
|---|---|
| MAICPP | Billing profile |
| CSP-Direct / Indirect Provider | Legal Information |
What's new?
- France specific new Tax ID types that adjust dynamically to local and territory requirements.
- Supported types: SIREN, SIRET, VAT, e-delivery address for e-invoice, TAHITI Number, RIDET etc.
Why does this matter? France’s e-Invoicing mandate takes effect on September 1, 2026, with no deferral. If your business is tax-registered in France or French territories and your Tax ID is missing or invalid, you might experience e-invoice failures. Compliant invoices can't be issued or received through certified platforms.
Next steps
Action required
- Review your Tax ID details and ensure they're complete and accurate. If you're a tax-registered entity, at least one valid Tax ID is mandatory. Enter all that apply to your legal address.
- If you're not a tax-registered entity, select the checkbox "I am not a Tax registered entity." This selection is recorded as your required tax attestation.
Questions?
- For Partner Center navigation or operational questions, contact your Microsoft representative or Submit a Support ticket through Partner Center.
- For questions about tax treatment or business impact, consult your tax advisor or local tax authority. Microsoft can't provide tax advice.
Related content
- Value added tax (VAT) information in Partner Center registration - Partner Center | Microsoft Learn
- Understand Taxes and Credits - Partner Center | Microsoft Learn
- Update address and tax details in Partner Center - Partner Center | Microsoft Learn