Compare Invoicing Rules

Belgium vs France

Everything you need to know about issuing professional invoices in Belgium and France. Compare tax rules, currencies, and local requirements.

Key Invoicing Differences

Compare local requirements to stay compliant in both regions.

Feature
🇧🇪 Belgium
🇫🇷 France
Currency
EUR
EUR
Tax System
VAT (BTW) — 21% / 12% / 6%
TVA (Value Added Tax)
Free Tool
Yes, 100% Free
Yes, 100% Free
Registration
Not Required
Not Required

Local Invoicing Insights

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Belgium Tips

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    France Tips

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Common questions about invoicing in Belgium and France.

      Yes, 100% free. Create EUR invoices without subscription.

      Yes. Add 21%, 12%, or 6% rates. Automatic calculation.

      Business details, BTW number, company number, client info, BTW breakdown, payment terms.

      Yes. Add your BTW-nummer/numéro TVA in business details.

      Yes, 100% free. Create, customize, and download professional EUR invoices without any subscription or hidden fees.

      Yes. You can add the standard French TVA rate (20%), reduced rates (10% or 5.5%), or special rate (2.1%). The TVA amount calculates automatically on the invoice total.

      A French invoice must include: your business name/address, client name/address, SIRET or SIREN number, VAT number (Numéro de TVA intracommunautaire), invoice date, unique invoice number, description of goods/services, TVA rate and total TVA amount, payment due date, late payment penalty rates, and the mandatory €40 recovery indemnity mention (indemnité forfaitaire de 40€ pour frais de recouvrement).

      Yes. You can add them to the Business details or Notes field so they appear on the final PDF as required by French tax authorities.

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