What is the difference between an OD, a PDP and the PPF?

Summary: In the context of electronic invoicing, it is essential to understand the distinctions between three key players in the refome: the PPF, the PDP and the OD. Each plays a specific role in the process. Zeendoc, the 3-in-1 solution, offers unique advantages to support companies in this transition.

Wondering what the difference is between a DO, a PDP and a PPF? You're about to become familiar with these three players authorized to implement mandatory electronic invoicing in France. Here's what sets them apart.

The public invoicing portal: a free dematerialization platform that is mandatory for certain operations

The DGFIP(Direction Générale des Finances Publiques) is overseeing the tax reform of electronic invoicing. It has defined the organization of flows between companies and with the tax authorities. Three players have been selected to manage the processes. The first is the PPF or public invoicing portal (also known as Chorus Pro).

As a free operator, it can send invoices directly to company customers. It is the only operator to communicate with the tax authorities. It manages the centralized directory of companies used to route electronic invoices to customers throughout France.

On the other hand, it must receive electronic invoicing in one of three formats: UBL, CII or Factur-X.

The partner dematerialization platform or PDP: a more comprehensive service, but at a price

This type of operator is a private service provider who offers dematerialization services that are standardized and mandatory under the e-invoicing reform. Indeed, the dematerialization platform partner or PDP must comply with strict specifications in order to obtain DGFIP registration. The PDP can communicate directly with corporate customers (via the PPF), the PPF, other PDPs and dematerialization operators (OD).

These e-invoicing players can convert dematerialized invoices into the right formats. This is of particular interest to companies that already use other forms of electronic data interchange (EDI). However, these platforms cannot handle the direct transmission of information to the DGFIP. They are obliged to use the PPF.

The dematerialization operator or OD: a player not registered with the tax authorities

Finally, the dematerialization operator completes the process and the solutions offered to companies for managing electronic invoices. It carries out the dematerialization of invoicing. However, he cannot communicate directly with the company's customers or with the tax authorities. It communicates directly with the PPF or with PDPs.

Some of these "OD" service providers complete their range of services by establishing privileged exchanges with partner dematerialization platforms (PDPs). This is the case with Zeendoc, which offers a more comprehensive service than a simple OD. What's more, we integrate invoices directly into the PPF using our connector. With these additional services, we cover all the potential needs of companies.