# PDP (Plateforme de Dématérialisation Partenaire)

State-registered private platform allowed to transmit French B2B e-invoices and e-reports under the upcoming reform.

## Definition

State-registered private platform allowed to transmit French B2B e-invoices and e-reports under the upcoming reform.

## Explanation

Operate as Peppol-style Access Points: send/receive structured invoices, perform format conversion, and forward e-reporting data to AIFE.

Suppliers and buyers must each be registered with at least one PDP (or use the public PPF Chorus Pro fallback) once the reform is in production.

## Related resources

- [France e-invoicing guide](/resources/countries/france)

## Related terms

- [Chorus Pro](/resources/glossary/chorus-pro): French government B2G invoicing portal operated by AIFE; mandatory recipient channel for all invoices to French public entities.
- [PEPPOL](/resources/glossary/peppol): A network and specifications for exchanging e-procurement documents, including e-invoices.
- [Access Point](/resources/glossary/access-point): Certified provider that sends/receives PEPPOL documents on your behalf.