* Since the publication of this article, Docoon has received its temporary registration as a Partner Dematerialization Platform from the Directorate General of Public Finances under number 19.
This announcement was eagerly awaited by those involved in electronic invoicing: on Thursday, January 18, the DGFiP (Directorate General of Public Finances) published a press release announcing aninitial list of operators applying for partner dematerialization platform (PDP) status. Docoon & Neovacom are included on this list, confirming our ambition to obtain PDP status this year *.
1. Companies with more than 250 employees overwhelmingly favor PDPs.
In addition to the list of 46 candidates for PDP status, the DGFiP notes in its press release that economic actors will be free to choose between the public invoicing portal and private platforms registered by the DGFiP. It specifically states that, according to an IPSOS survey commissioned in September 2023: " More than half of companies with 250 or more employees plan to use the services of a partner platform."
For us, this figure shows that economic players are increasingly aware of the challenges of this reform, and above all of the added value that a PDP will be able to bring them. With this in mind, we have developed a comparison between Partner Dematerialization Platforms and Dematerialization Operators → " 6 good reasons to choose a Partner Dematerialization Platform rather than a Dematerialization Operator ."
Why do companies of a certain size naturally turn to a PDP? We believe that these companies are looking for digitization solutions that can not only manage the complexity of their operations and comply with strict regulations, but also integrate seamlessly with their existing systems, while offering a high level of security, support, and analytics. This is an opportunity to review a few points that may help you choose your future PDP...
2. Why choose a Partner Digitization Platform?
With Docoon Invoice, Docoon, a leading provider of digital trust and dematerialization solutions in France, aims to provide its customers and partners with a reliable, secure, and robust solution in the context of electronic invoicing reform. In addition to the purely technical aspect, PDPs offer:
- Regulatory expertise:
PDPs ensure full compliance with local and European regulations on electronic invoicing. They regularly adapt to legislative changes, which can be more complex for a Dematerialization Operator.
- Expanded interoperability:
PDPs offer better interoperability with various systems and formats, facilitating transactions with a larger number of companies.
They also have the ability to connect to larger data exchange networks.
- Additional services:
PDPs often provide additional services, such as legal archiving, electronic signatures, and reliable copying (digital copies with the same probative value as the original document).
These services go beyond simple invoice digitization.
- Support and assistance:
PDPs offer customer support and personalized assistance, which can be particularly useful for companies with specific or complex needs.
They can offer training and advice to optimize use of the platform.
- Security and confidentiality:
Data security is often enhanced at PDPs, with extremely strict protocols for data confidentiality and integrity.
- Integration with existing systems:
PDPs enable smoother integration with existing business IT systems, such as ERP or accounting software.
This integration facilitates the transition to electronic invoicing.
- Optimization of internal processes:
By automating and streamlining billing processes, PDPs can help reduce errors and operational costs.
They often enable better traceability and document management.
- Adaptability and customization:
PDPs can offer more personalized solutions tailored to the specific needs of each company.
They are often more flexible in adapting their offerings based on customer feedback.
In summary, PDPs tend to offer a more comprehensive solution tailored to the specific needs of businesses, especially in terms of regulatory compliance and internal process optimization, compared to Dematerialization Operators, which focus more on the basic functionality of converting invoices into electronic format.
