- Belgium has reached one million Peppol recipients, marking a successful adoption of standardized e-invoicing.
- The government chose to adopt the international Peppol standard with a decentralized approach, leading to rapid and widespread adoption.
- As of January 2026, nearly 80% of companies in Flanders and about 70% in Wallonia and Brussels have a Peppol ID.
- A three-month grace period for compliance ends in March 2026, after which fines will be imposed for non-compliance.
- Belgium plans to transition to a 5-corner model with real-time tax reporting by 2028, building on the current Peppol infrastructure.
Source: comarch.com
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