- Belgium mandates structured e-invoicing for B2B VAT transactions starting in 2026
- Royal Decree No. 2025005169 published in the Belgian Official Gazette
- Aligns with EU digital invoicing practices
- Taxpayers must use structured e-invoices via the PEPPOL network
- Alternative EU-compliant formats allowed with mutual agreement
- VAT rounding only allowed on total amount
- Fines for non-compliance with technical requirements
- Penalties range from 1500 euros to 5000 euros for repeated offenses
- Non-compliant invoices subject to existing VAT penalties
- Part of Belgium’s digital tax transformation and EU alignment
Source: globalvatcompliance.com
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