- From January 1, 2026, Belgium mandates structured eInvoicing for all B2B transactions
- All VAT-registered businesses must comply, regardless of size or turnover
- Structured eInvoices must be exchanged via the Peppol network and follow the EN 16931 standard
- Key dates include March 1, 2024, for mandatory B2G eInvoicing and January 2028 for near real-time e-Reporting
- The mandate affects all taxable B2B transactions between VAT-liable entities in Belgium
- Businesses must issue structured eInvoices for B2B and B2G transactions
- To comply, companies should use approved invoicing tools and transmit invoices via certified Peppol Access Points
- Non-compliant invoices may result in lost VAT recovery
- Properly issued invoices are necessary for VAT deduction
- Compliant eInvoices protect businesses from potential penalties
Source: fintua.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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