- Mandatory e-invoicing for Belgian VAT-registered businesses started on 1 January 2026.
- A three-month tolerance period (1 January–31 March 2026) applies, during which certain sanctions are not imposed if businesses show they made timely, reasonable compliance efforts.
- The tolerance covers specific e-invoicing-related infringements, such as lacking technical means or system support, but businesses must still fulfill invoicing obligations using alternative methods.
- To benefit, companies must prove they prepared adequately for e-invoicing; sanctions are assessed case by case.
- The mandate is not postponed; the tolerance period is not a deferral, and authorities emphasize the importance of mutual readiness among businesses.
Source: globalvatcompliance.com
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