PEPPOL E-Invoicing Becomes Mandatory in Belgium in 2026
Starting January 2026, Belgian B2B invoicing must go through PEPPOL. Here's what that means.
PEPPOL E-Invoicing Becomes Mandatory in Belgium in 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, every VAT-registered business in Belgium must send and receive electronic invoices through PEPPOL for B2B transactions. This isn't optional.
What is PEPPOL
PEPPOL is a standardized network for exchanging invoices electronically. Think of it like email for invoices, but with guaranteed delivery and a format that computers can read automatically.
You connect to one access point, and you can reach any of the 1.4 million organizations on the network across 98 countries.
Who's affected
All VAT-registered businesses in Belgium. Freelancers, SMEs, large corporations. If you invoice other Belgian businesses, you need to be ready.
What you need
Three things: a PEPPOL identifier (based on your enterprise number), a certified access point to connect you to the network, and software that can generate the right invoice format.
Penalties
The Belgian government is serious about this. Fines can reach 5,000 euros per offense. Beyond fines, customers might reject your invoices if they're not PEPPOL-compliant.
Why this is happening
Electronic invoicing creates an automatic audit trail for VAT. It also saves money - research shows each e-invoice saves 5-9 euros compared to paper or PDF. And invoices get processed faster, which means you get paid faster.
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