- Belgium has published draft e-invoicing legislation with a commencement date of 1 January 2026.
- Established entities will be required to issue structured invoices, while foreign entities with Belgium VAT registration will be required to receive structured invoices.
- Paper invoices and unstructured invoices will no longer be allowed.
- Reporting requirements have not been merged with the initial plans, but are expected to be implemented later.
- The invoice format must adhere to the European norm.
- PEPPOL will be the basis for the mandate execution, but taxpayers can use other systems that meet the European standard.
- The legislation still needs to be ratified in the Belgium Parliament.
Source: tungstenautomation.com
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