Belgium’s Mandatory B2B e-Invoicing: Simplifying VAT Rules for Businesses

• Belgium is adopting e-Invoicing mandates to reduce the VAT gap
• Initially, e-Invoicing was planned to be introduced slowly, but now all VAT-registered businesses must use structured e-Invoices for local B2B transactions from January 1, 2026
• The e-Invoicing rules in Belgium are similar to those used in government procurement since 2019
• The requirement to use e-Invoicing depends on the issuer, recipient, and scope of the law
• Members of VAT groups also need to accept e-Invoices
• Belgium’s e-Invoicing law is awaiting approval from the EU Commission
• The government is offering tax breaks to encourage businesses to adopt digital tools for e-Invoicing
• This shift to e-Invoicing is significant for both tax authorities and businesses
• Belgium’s move to mandatory B2B e-Invoicing aims to streamline and make VAT processes more transparent.

Source: rtcsuite.com

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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