- Electronic invoicing will be mandatory in Belgium from January 1st, 2026 for businesses subject to VAT obligations
- The change aims to modernize tax processes and ensure secure document exchange
- Invoices must be managed through a new network called Peppol
- Emails and non-connected platforms can no longer be used for sending invoices
- All businesses must be connected to Peppol to receive invoices from suppliers
- Belgian Ministry of Finance has published a list of compliant software solutions
- Tax incentives will be provided to ease the transition for SMEs and self-employed individuals
- Companies are advised to adapt their software systems in 2025 to prevent penalties from tax authorities.
Source: auxadi.com
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