The key role of PDPs in the reform of electronic invoicing
The widespread use of electronic invoicing between VAT-registered companies is approaching. To manage the issue, receipt and transmission of electronic invoices, it will be necessary to use a PDP or Partner Dematerialisation Platform, but what exactly is a PDP? And why is it central to this reform? Azopio explains.
What is a PDP?
A Partner Dematerialisation Platform (PDP) is a private solution, approved by the State, which will be authorised to :
- Issue and send electronic invoices to other companies or to the tax authorities,
- Receive supplier invoices and make them available to customers,
- Transmit transaction data to the DGFIP (Directorate General of Public Finances) as part of e-reporting.
In other words, a PDP acts as a trusted intermediary, able to communicate with other platforms as well as with the tax authorities.
PDP: Key points
| Functionality | PDP (Partner Platform) |
| Private or public? | Private (commercial solution) |
| Do you need government approval? | ✅ Yes |
| Issuing electronic invoices | ✅ Yes |
| Receipt and transmission of invoices | ✅ Yes |
| Connectivity with other software | ✅ Integration possible |
| Advanced services (automation, archiving, data recognition, etc.) | ✅ Yes |
PDPs, like those offered by private publishers, will offer advanced functions and customised integrations (data extraction, interconnection with your accounting tools, document management, etc.).
Why choose a PDP?
Opting for a PDP offers you :
- An all-in-one service for managing the issue, receipt and reporting of your invoices,
- Complete automation of your processes,
- Better interoperability with your management software or your accountancy firm,
- Tailor-made support to help you comply.
Good to know: all businesses will eventually have to choose a platform to connect to the electronic invoicing ecosystem.
And what about Azopio?
Azopio is part of this dynamic, offering a complete solution for :
- Automatically collect your supplier and customer invoices,
- Extract data useful for accounting purposes,
- Prepare your documents in compliant electronic format,
- Connect you to future approved PDPs as soon as they go live.
- Azopio is in the process of obtaining ISO 27001-2022 certification in order to become a PDP Partner Dematerialization Platform.
Our aim is to simplify your life, save you time and ensure a smooth transition to electronic invoicing.
In a nutshell
- A PDP is a platform approved by the government to manage electronic invoice flows.
- It enables invoices and tax data to beissued, received and transmitted.
- It offers process automation services.
- With Azopio, you’re well on your way to connecting to the e-invoicing ecosystem!
