The Belgian government updated its e-invoicing FAQ on October 7, 2025, confirming the mandatory regime starts firmly on January 1, 2026, with only limited conditional tolerances possible. All invoices issued on or after this date must be structured electronic invoices, as the invoice date, not the transaction date, determines compliance. A critical update warns that businesses need compliant B2B structured electronic invoices to deduct input VAT, with non-compliance potentially putting the deduction at risk. While the Peppol network is the default standard for structured e-invoices, parties may agree in a written mutual agreement to use alternative European norm EN16931-compliant formats instead. These updates provide clearer guidance on mandate entry, non-compliance risks, and procedural requirements, highlighting the short window Belgian businesses have left to prepare for mandatory implementation.
Source: news.pwc.be
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