The reform of the electronic invoicing requires all companies subject to VAT to receive and transmit their invoices in a manner that complies with regulatory standards (Factur-X, UBL, CII), while allowing e-reporting.

For a software publisher, there are two key concepts:

  1. Approved Platform (AP) : operator registered with the DGFiP, capable of transmitting invoices and tax data to the administration.
  2. Compatible Solution : business software (ERP, accounting, EDM, management) which prepares compliant flows but relies on a PA for actual transmission.
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This diagram is central: the software can be Solution Compatible, but behind it there must always be a PA to ensure regulatory compliance and reporting.

Two models for publishers: white label vs gray label

To integrate electronic invoicing, publishers have two main strategies:

White label PA

  • Definition: the software becomes registered as an Approved Platform via a PA, often via a partner like IOPOLE. The editor can directly offer electronic invoicing services to its customers under its own brand.
  • Benefits :
    • Total control over the electronic invoicing offer;
    • Can monetize its services and integrate them directly into its software;
    • Access to an infrastructure compliant with ISO 27001 and DGFiP audits;
    • No functional competition: the PA remains a pure player.
  • Ideal for: publishers who want be registered PA without developing all the complex regulatory infrastructure themselves.
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IOPOLE is the leader in this model: they support publishers to become a white label PA, with a robust, secure, scalable infrastructure that complies with DGFiP audits.

The Compatible Solution / gray mark

  • Definition: the publisher does not become a PA but offers labeled software Compatible Solutionconnected to an existing PA for transmission.
  • Benefits :
    • Rapid deployment and reduced costs;
    • The publisher can continue to monetize its electronic invoicing services;
    • Focuses on its main business (ERP, accounting, management, EDM, etc.);
    • Always compliant with legal obligations thanks to the partner PA.
  • Ideal for: publishers who want to integrate electronic invoicing without supporting the complete regulatory infrastructure.
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IOPOLE already makes more than 150 business software Compatible Solutionsoffering publishers reliable and long-lasting integration with robust PA.

Monetization and services: why both models are valid

Whether you choose the white label or gray label model, the software publisher can:

  • Offer an integrated electronic invoicing service to its customers;
  • Set your pricing and economic model;
  • Guarantee regulatory compliance without outsourcing the core business of your software.

The difference lies in the level of control and regulatory accountability :

  • White mark = PA registration, maximum control.
  • Gray mark = Compatible Solution, delegation of transmission to a third party PA.

Why IOPOLE is the preferred partner of publishers

IOPOLE combines the two approaches:

  1. PA white label : they support publishers to become registered with the DGFiP without having to build the complete infrastructure themselves.
  2. Compatible Solution : they connect software to APs to guarantee compliance and secure transmission, with more than 150 successful business integrations.
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Specific advantages of IOPOLE for publishers:

  • Pure player in electronic invoicing: no competition with business software.
  • Scalable and secure infrastructure (Sovereign Cloud, ISO 27001).
  • Comprehensive API and sandbox for rapid testing and POC.
  • Continuous regulatory monitoring, particularly on changes to mandatory information and European projects such as VIDA 2030.
  • Peppol certified international interoperability for crossborder flows.

In summary

  • PA white label = registration and total control, ideal for publishers who want to offer services under their brand and control the infrastructure.
  • Compatible solution / gray mark = rapid and flexible integration, the publisher remains focused on its software while offering compliant services.
  • IOPOLE is the leader in white label PA and Compatible Solutionoffering security, scalability and compliance for all business use cases.