New tutorial: electronic invoicing and collections

The electronic invoicing reform is profoundly transforming accounts receivable management. To help companies anticipate this evolution, Credit Management tools is publishing a new tutorial dedicated to the concrete impacts of electronic invoicing on collections.

With the gradual rollout of electronic invoicing, collection practices are evolving: teams now have more precise information on the invoice lifecycle, validation statuses, rejections, payment processing, and anomalies to be handled. The tutorial explains how to adapt your methods to trigger the right actions at the right time.

The article also reviews the key deadlines of the reform in France, with implementation starting from September 1, 2026 for large companies and mid-sized enterprises, and no later than September 1, 2027 for SMEs and micro-businesses. It also reminds that all companies must be able to receive electronic invoices from 2026.

This new content highlights a key idea: collections can no longer be managed solely based on due dates. With electronic invoicing, it becomes possible to refine follow-ups based on the actual invoice status, reduce disputes earlier, and improve visibility on cash and DSO.

The tutorial also includes a practical FAQ to better understand what electronic invoicing is, its impact on collections, and the new regulatory requirements affecting French companies.