e-Invoicing in Belgium

Belgium eInvoicing Specifications

  • Transactions Type

    B2G:Mandatory

    B2B:Mandatory

    B2C:Optional

  • eSignature Requirement

    Not Required

  • Network/Portal Requirement

    Peppol for B2B and B2G;

    Mercurius for B2G status checks

  • Archiving

    7 years

  • Format

    Structured UBL (XML)

Important Dates

B2G Suppliers required to use e-invoicing via Mercurius/Peppol: March 01,2024

B2B e-Invoicing mandatory for VAT-registered businesses in Belgium: January 01,2026

Near real-time e-Reporting mandatory for B2B transactions: January 01,2028

 



Compliance Updates

 

Updated June 20, 2025

The Federal Public Service (FPS) Finance updated the list of compliant e-Invoicing software solutions on [einvoice.belgium.be], aiding businesses in selecting tools for Peppol network integration. Taxilla's solutions, as a certified PEPPOL provider, are included, ensuring seamless compliance.

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Updated June 6, 2025

FPS Finance released a comprehensive FAQ clarifying e-Invoicing obligations, Peppol standards, and storage requirements for the 2026 mandate. It addresses 11 general questions, 14 B2B obligation questions, 1 B2G question, 14 storage questions, 8 Peppol-related questions, and 3 e-reporting questions, confirming self-billing via Peppol and the role of the Business Expert Group (BEG).

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Updated March 21, 2025

The Belgian tax authorities amended the mandate's scope, exempting non-resident VAT-registered businesses without a fixed establishment in Belgium from issuing or receiving structured e-Invoices. This aligns with the EU's VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) proposal, adopted on March 11, 2025, simplifying compliance for international businesses.

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Updated February 4, 2025

The Belgian government approved a near real-time e-reporting system, effective January 1, 2028, using the Peppol 5-corner model. This system will transmit tax data to a centralized portal via Peppol Access Points, enhancing VAT fraud detection.

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