Factur-X is the French counterpart to ZUGFeRD and is technically identical from version 1.0 / ZUGFeRD 2.x onwards. It is jointly maintained by FNFE-MPE (France) and FeRD (Germany).
Like ZUGFeRD, Factur-X packages a PDF/A-3 file with an embedded UN/CEFACT CII XML attachment. The format is compliant with the EN 16931 European standard and is accepted for public procurement in France.
Key facts
- Jointly standardized by France and Germany
- Technically identical to ZUGFeRD 2.x
- Compliant with EN 16931
- Accepted for French B2G (business-to-government) invoicing