70% of Belgian Companies Unprepared for Mandatory E-Invoicing by 2026 Deadline

• 70 percent of Belgian companies are not yet ready for mandatory e-invoicing by January 2026
• Only one-third currently use e-invoicing
• A quarter are on track to meet the deadline
• Another quarter need to adjust processes and systems
• 10 percent have not started preparations
• Small companies and large companies are more prepared than medium-sized ones
• E-invoicing will be mandatory for all VAT-registered businesses in Belgium from January 2026
• EU directive requires e-invoicing in all member states by 2028
• Choosing the right system is a challenge for many companies
• 8 percent plan to address system issues in the coming months
• Medium-sized companies face the most challenges in preparation

Source: bdo.be

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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