Invoicing compliance in Belgium
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E-invoicing and e-reporting systems enforced to date
Businesses supplying the public sector are already required to issue EN 16931 electronic invoices when the contract meets the criteria.
Businesses supplying the public sector are already required to issue EN 16931 electronic invoices when the contract meets the criteria.
| System | Description | Invopop Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Peppol | Belgium uses Mercurius, a central routing and monitoring platform, to connect to the Peppol network | Yes |
EN 16931 e-invoicing enforced for B2B Companies
All invoices issued, delivered or transmitted on or after this date must be in a structured electronic format. Even though legislation doesn’t mention Peppol, in practice it’s the only compliant network in Belgium.
All invoices issued, delivered or transmitted on or after this date must be in a structured electronic format. Even though legislation doesn’t mention Peppol, in practice it’s the only compliant network in Belgium.
| System | Description | Invopop Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Peppol | Peppol is a standardized European network that enables the secure exchange of electronic business documents—such as invoices—between organizations using interoperable formats and certified access points. | Yes |
E-reporting roll-out
Belgium plans to complement the e-invoicing mandate with an electronic reporting (e-reporting) regime enabling near-live data transmission.
Belgium plans to complement the e-invoicing mandate with an electronic reporting (e-reporting) regime enabling near-live data transmission.
VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA)
Belgium may extend real-time e-reporting or e-invoicing to all domestic and cross-border sales as part of the EU VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) initiative.
Belgium may extend real-time e-reporting or e-invoicing to all domestic and cross-border sales as part of the EU VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) initiative.