Analysis of the PDP Panel: Current Status and Trends

Currently, 63 PDPs are conditionally registered (+3 companies have submitted two applications), 7 are in the registration process, and about twenty applications are under review.

The target of 70 PDPs is therefore near, an objective set by the DGFIP in November 2022 during a presentation for the most mature PDP candidates. Generix, a major player in Collaborative Supply Chain solutions and an expert in dematerialization solutions such as e-invoicing and EDI, participated in this meeting. The PDP model in France was compared to the “Y model” adopted in Mexico.

Here is a detailed analysis of the PDP profiles and candidates based on the latest data:

1. e-Invoicing Pure-Players: This segment, including Generix, represents 37% of registered PDPs, although their share initially exceeded 50%. These companies are generally already operational in several countries, contributing to the digital transformation and digitization of financial flows.
2. Software providers for SMEs and micro-enterprises: With almost 20% market share, this category is growing rapidly, including electronic invoicing and accounting solutions tailored to small businesses.
3. Banking networks and accounting firms: This group aims to offer PDP services to small businesses in partnership with software providers. This growth reflects the need for electronic invoicing solutions adapted to businesses of all sizes.

Among new registration candidates, many dematerialization operators (ODs) are opting to become PDPs, often through white-label technology. Leveraging its expertise in white-label and gray-label solutions, Generix provides comprehensive and competitive solutions to support these actors in their transition to PDP status.

White-Label Trends

About 15% of PDPs use white-label technology, a beneficial strategy that extends the geographical and sectoral coverage of the electronic invoicing reform, reaching millions of taxpayers. Generix positions itself as a strategic partner for PDPs and ODs in white-label, offering robust, sustainable, and high-performance solutions.

Mergers and Acquisitions: Around 5% of registered PDPs have recently been acquired, a trend likely to continue as the market consolidates. A report from Billentis anticipates that each regulatory reform spurs the creation of new players, followed by consolidation over time. The French e-invoicing market, with its smaller PDPs, will require increased financing capabilities to support this expansion.

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