The Approved Platform that also archives your e-invoices.
The e-invoicing mandate requires an Approved Platform to send, receive and report your invoice data. That’s the minimum. With Cecurity, you get covered for all of this.
WHAT STANDARD PLATFORMS COVER
A compliant exchange channel
Sending and Receiving Electronic Invoices
Transmission of billing data to the tax authorities
Retain your invoices for 10 years from the end of the relevant fiscal year (French Commercial Code)
Be able to produce legally admissible evidence in the event of a tax audit or legal dispute
Use certified archiving with legal admissibility.
THE COST OF NON-COMPLIANCE
A lack of proof can weaken your legal defence.
50€ per invoice
Fine for non-compliant invoices
For each invoice not issued in electronic format, capped at 15,000 € per calendar year.
€500 per transmission
Missing e-Reporting
For each missing or late e-reporting transmission, capped at €15,000 per year.
VAT deduction at risk
No cap
Without audit-proof evidence, your VAT deduction can be challenged.
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On paper, all electronic invoices look alike. Archiving with legal admissibility is where it differs.
One thing sets them apart: who runs and certifies your archive. Cecurity combines a reform-compliant exchange channel with legally binding archiving in a single platform.
25 years of digital proof: compliant exchange and certified archiving on a single platform.
NF 461-certified, published and operated by Cecurity. A single point of contact, designated in the contract.
In the event of a tax audit: proof of integrity and a traceability log, admissible in court.
Your invoices remain retrievable and legible over time, even after multiple technical migrations or at the end of the contract.
WHY EFACTURE?
Electronic Invoice Archiving:Your Documents Have Never Been Better Protected
10 years is the legal retention period for an invoice. During this time, leave nothing to chance: only certified archiving with legal validity gives you 100% peace of mind in the event of a tax audit. Multi-certified since 2001, Cecurity is the expert in archiving with probative value.Simply storing electronic invoices proves nothing. Standard-compliant platforms often settle for that. But in the event of a tax audit, the evidential value of your electronic invoices is at the heart of the matter. Without certified archiving, your VAT deduction may be challenged.
Archiving with Legal Validity: Ask Your Certified Platform for More
With Cecurity, every invoice issued or received is archived in its original format, time-stamped, sealed, and logged. Protect yourself with the certified platform offering the most comprehensive suite of certifications for your invoices.NF 461 certification (compliance with the NF Z42-013 standard), ISO 27001, CyberVadis Gold… Cecurity holds the most rigorous certifications to guarantee the security and integrity of your data. Data is stored in France in compliance with the GDPR. Your records remain under French jurisdiction, without any additional formalities required by the tax authorities.
Your partner for certified archiving of electronic invoices
Cecurity doesn’t just comply with standards. Our experts are active in standards-setting bodies and help shape the security standards of tomorrow. You benefit from these advancements even before they become the norm.
With our eFacture solution, an approved platform and certified archiving are finally combined. Even if your tools change, your archives remain in the same place. They retain the same readability and evidentiary value throughout the entire legal retention period for an electronic invoice.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ASK US
FAQ: Archiving Electronic Invoices
Can I swtch Approved Platforms ?
Yes, and you won’t be the only one. No company is locked into its Approved Platform. Switching now costs far less than a bad choice exposed in an audit. We handle the move, including historical data migration and integrity checks.
Where are the archives stored?
In France. eFacture is hosted in a SecNumCloud-qualified environment, audited and built for sensitive data.
How long are my invoices archived and accessible?
Throughout the entire legal retention period, with contractually guaranteed reversibility: your archives remain retrievable, readable, and intact over time, even after multiple technical migrations or at the end of the contract.
Who bears regulatory responsibility?
The legal obligation to retain records remains yours; that is precisely why choosing the right archiving provider matters. At Cecurity, a single entity develops and operates both the exchange channel and the certified archiving service: if you have any questions, there’s only one point of contact, and that’s spelled out in the contract.
What is the difference between storing and archiving an electronic invoice?
Storage simply retains a viewable copy of the invoice, with no guarantee that it has not been altered. Archiving with legal validity further guarantees its integrity, authenticity, legibility, and traceability for the entire legal retention period—in practice, 10 years. This is what allows it to be used as evidence in the event of an audit or dispute.
Do all approved platforms archive invoices?
No. An Approved Platform sends, receives, and transmits invoices, but it is not required to provide legally admissible archiving. Many offer this as an optional service: check the contract to verify the coverage period and the legally admissible nature of the service. The obligation to retain the records remains yours.
What happens to my invoices if I switch platforms or software?
Your invoices belong to you and must be returned to you. The return procedure is generally described in the reversibility clause of your contract with your PA. Generally, payment agencies provide ways for you to retrieve your invoices on your own. If your invoices are archived by the payment service provider (PSP) in an NF461-certified system, reversibility is a requirement of the certification for legally binding archiving: you will be able to retrieve the invoices along with evidence of their integrity. Archiving your invoices independently of your platform eliminates any risk during a transition.
Do incoming supplier invoices need archiving too?
Yes, just like invoices issued, and for the same period. They must be retained in their original electronic format and under conditions that ensure their integrity, as a printout isn’t enough. In particular, they are used to substantiate the VAT claimed as a deduction.
What does NF 461 certification guarantee?
Issued by AFNOR Certification based on the NF Z42-013 standard, it certifies that an archiving system ensures the integrity, longevity, traceability, and security of documents. It is not mandatory, but it significantly strengthens the evidentiary value of your records.
Compliant today. Provable in 10 years.
Book a call with our team. We’ll review your archiving needs and set you up.
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