E-invoicing in Belgium
Every VAT-registered business must issue and receive structured e-invoices for domestic B2B transactions via Peppol or an approved platform. Live since 1 January 2026, no size threshold.
Current obligation
all VAT-registered businesses must receive structured e-invoices for B2B.
IN FORCE NOWSystem: Peppol · Formats: Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 (UBL) · All countries
Full timeline
all VAT-registered businesses must issue structured e-invoices for B2B.
all VAT-registered businesses must receive structured e-invoices for B2B.
Formats accepted
Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 (UBL). All must conform to EN 16931.
Penalties
Non-compliance risks fines and the invoice being refused by the buyer; enforcement is ramping through 2026.
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Questions about e-invoicing in Belgium
When does e-invoicing become mandatory in Belgium?
Belgium's e-invoicing mandate is in force now: all VAT-registered businesses must issue structured e-invoices for B2B; all VAT-registered businesses must receive structured e-invoices for B2B.
Which e-invoice format is required in Belgium?
Belgium requires Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 (UBL). All must conform to EN 16931.
What happens if a business in Belgium does not comply?
Non-compliance risks fines and the invoice being refused by the buyer; enforcement is ramping through 2026.
Source: finance.belgium.be. Not legal advice.