- Belgium’s e-invoicing mandate starts January 1, 2026, for VAT-registered businesses
- Compliance with European Standard EN16931 and PEPPOL BIS Billing 3.0 is required
- Peppol network is used for secure invoice exchange
- Mandate aims to improve VAT collection and reduce tax fraud
- Invoices must be in UBL XML format via certified Peppol Access Points
- Peppol ensures reliable invoice transmission and automates processing
- ERP systems must integrate with Peppol for compliance and efficiency
- Steps for integration include assessing ERP compatibility, choosing a certified access point, implementing connectivity, validating compliance, and training teams
- Custom invoicing templates are needed to meet VAT requirements and business needs
Source: taxilla.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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