- Belgium will require B2B e-invoicing from January 1, 2026
- Many other European and non-European countries have already implemented e-invoicing
- The main reasons for this change are administrative simplification and closing the VAT gap
- E-invoices must be issued in a structured electronic format that allows for automatic processing
- The PEPPOL-BIS format is recommended, but parties can choose a different format as long as it meets European standards
- E-invoices must be issued by entities established for VAT purposes in Belgium
- The recipient of the e-invoice must be VAT registered in Belgium and share their Belgian VAT number with the supplier
Source: tiberghien.com
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