- Belgium will require mandatory B2B e-invoicing for most VAT-taxable businesses starting 1 January 2026.
- Only one-third of Belgian companies have begun implementing e-invoicing, with many unprepared for the deadline.
- A near-real-time e-reporting system will be introduced in January 2028, aligning with the EU’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) initiative.
- Experts urge early preparation to minimize risks, avoid disruptions, and ensure compliance.
- The system uses the Peppol network and Mercurius platform, with some exemptions for smaller invoices and entities.
Source: fiscal-requirements.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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