- Belgium will introduce mandatory B2B e-invoicing for VAT taxable persons from 1 January 2026.
- A 3-month enforcement grace period will apply for businesses demonstrating sufficient efforts to comply.
- The Peppol BIS format is confirmed as the standard, but other formats may be used under strict conditions if both parties agree and EU standards are met.
- New penalties will be imposed for non-compliance.
- The Peppol network is considered “future-proof” and will support future VAT reforms.
Source: loyensloeff.com
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