Seres is a pioneer in tax-compliant electronic invoices and has developed the e-Facture solution which complies with the European directives in force.

e-Facture takes care of tax-compliant elctronic invoices for businesses and authorities who are looking to do away with the exchange of paper invoices in order to rationalise and automate their processes. e-Facture is internationally oriented, integrating the technical and legal constraints of each country.

The e-Facture solution, certified by GS1 France, AECOC (GS1 Spain), AMECE (GS1 Mexico) and by the Francis Lefebvre practice, complies with Directive 2001/115/EC in force in all European Union member states. The e-Facture service is used to issue electronic invoices according to the two modes permitted by the French tax authorities, in accordance with articles 289V and 289 bis of the French General Tax Code - structured format (EDI) and the unrestricted, signed format (signed PDF, signed XML).

Benefit from all the advantages

• An ASP mode solution: minimum investment, pooling resources, simple set-up;
• Centralisation of all your invoice flows on a centralised platform;
• Modular and adaptable to match your requirements and those of your partners: format, communication protocol, etc.;
• Upgradeable for continuous compliance with the various regulations;
• Automated, secured invoice exchange;
• Compliance with regulations and international opening: manages specific local legal issues (as standard or on request).

Technically speaking

Data control: When issuing or receiving invoices, e-Facture takes control of mandatory data, message syntax, data integrity and electronic signatures, in accordance with the regulations.

Message conversion: e-Facture: e-Facture lets you issues invoices in a single file format (EDI message, flat file, XML file, etc.) The platform then converts the format and dispatches messages in the format expected by each of your partners. It thus adapts to its users’ proprietary formats and those of their partners. Our solution offers tax-compliant paperless services in structured format (Art. 289 bis) and in unrestricted, signed format (Art. 289V of the French General Tax Code).

Message signature: e-Facture  : e-Facture integrates an electronic invoice signature module if you opt for the unrestricted, signed format for tax-compliant paperless purposes (Art. 289 of the French General Tax Code).

Generation an original copy for tax purposes: e-Facture : e-Facture can create an original copy of the invoice which can be stored by both parties and presented in the event of an audit by the tax authorities.

Creation of mandatory listsIf you exchange invoices in structured format (Art.289V of the French tax code), e-Facture will provide you with a summary list of messages and the partners’ file, as requested by the tax authorities.

Secured routing: e-Facture : e-Facture dispatches electronic invoices to recipients in a secure manner using the required communication protocol (X400, FTP, CFT or AS2).

Exchange monitoring and historical data: e-Facture provides you with a secured monitoring portal via the Internet, where the detailed status of invoices exchanged can be consulted at any time.

Storage with probative value: Electronic storage guaranteeing the probative value of invoices is available from the Docapost subsidiary, specialising in electronic data storage. Document storage is available as an option and can cover up to 10 years.

Scanning and DTP gateway: Scanning and DTP tools are optionally available from SERES via the Docapost group and can be combined with e-Facture. This function is designed to manage partners who still issue invoices in paper format (it requires cross-reference with the paperless invoice solution).