Use of Zoho in compliance with Article 286 du code général des impôts (CGI)

Dear Customer,

The 3 ° bis du I de l’article 286 du code général des impôts (CGI), requires VAT-registered businesses to use certified POS or cash register systems or business systems when recording sales to individuals. The software must ensure data inalterability, security, conservation, and archiving.

Under the L’article 43 de la loi n° 2025-127 du 14 février 2025 de finances pour 2025, published in Feb 2025:

• Self-certified software will no longer be accepted after August 31, 2025

• From September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026, software used by businesses must be either, certified by an authorized body (e.g., Infocert, LNE) or in the process of certification and has shown firm commitment towards compliance.

What This Means for You
Zoho’s applications (including Zoho Invoice, Zoho Billing, Zoho Books, Zoho Inventory, Zoho Checkout, Zoho Commerce and bundles like Zoho Finance Plus and Zoho One) were not marketed as POS systems or cash registers and have not been self-certified. However, if you’ve been using them to record B2C sales, this law may impact your business.

Zoho is currently in discussions with one of the certified body. As the discussions have only just begun, we highly recommend businesses to evaluate their options with the upcoming deadlines. We will continue to keep you informed as the discussions progress with the certified partners.

Next Steps for You

• Determine if your business falls under the scope of the new compliance requirements i.e B2C Sales

• Review how you’re currently using Zoho for B2C billing.

• If you need a certified solution before September 1, 2025, consider transitioning to another platform before the deadline

We’re here to help. If you have any questions or need support, reach out to us at support@eu.zohobilling.com.

Thank you for choosing Zoho.

– The Zoho Team