Invoicing by an association: what to check

Updated March 2026 - Invoicing by an association is possible, but it requires checking several points: nature of the activity, lucrative nature or not, VAT, commercial taxes and consistency with the association's purpose.

To complete, also see Accounting plan for association, Credit management association and Tax or social question.

Yes, an association can invoice certain services, sales or services. The real question is not only "can it invoice?", but under what conditions and with what tax consequences.

• ▸is the activity consistent with the statutory purpose;
• ▸is there competition with the lucrative sector;
• ▸does the association remain non-profit with regard to its operation;
• ▸do VAT or other commercial taxes become applicable;
• ▸is the invoicing formality correctly managed.

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In 2026, an association can invoice, but it must carefully check the statutory framework, the profitability risk and the resulting tax obligations.

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(Official sources: Associations.gouv.fr on the taxation of associations, BOFiP on non-profit organizations, Service-Public.fr on the economic activity of an association)