- Belgium mandates structured electronic invoicing for B2B transactions starting January 1, 2026
- All VAT-registered businesses in Belgium must use machine-readable e-invoices
- E-invoices must comply with European standards like Peppol for interoperability
- VAT rounding rules require rounding on total invoice amount only
- Non-compliance penalties include fines of 1500 euros for first offense, 3000 euros for second, and 5000 euros for further violations
- E-invoicing is a step towards future e-reporting and digital audits
- Businesses are encouraged to prepare for these changes to avoid penalties
Source: taxilla.com
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