Regulatory updates - Belgium
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The Belgian Ministry of Finance publishes a dedicated page for the upcoming B2B e-invoicing mandate
The highly anticipated Belgian mandate has been passed into law and is set to come into force on 1 January 2026. The Belgian Ministry of Finance has provided further information notifying taxpayers of the requirements and how to comply.
Belgian Parliament approves the obligatory B2B e-invoicing adoption
The Belgian Parliament has approved the draft bill created by the Belgian Chamber of Representatives on introducing countrywide electronic invoicing.
Belgian B2B e-invoicing draft law approved by Finance and Budget Committee
With the approval of the Finance and Budget committee, the draft law which will introduce obligatory B2B electronic invoicing as of 1 January 2026 is one step from being finalized. The next and the final step for the draft law is the Chamber of Representatives.
Mandatory B2B e-invoicing draft law passes the second hearing
The draft law to introduce obligatory B2B electronic invoicing as of 1 January 2026 has been approved by the Belgian Council of Ministers.
Belgium Announces Mandatory E-invoicing from 1 January 2026
Belgian Council of Ministers approves long-awaited countrywide e-invoicing obligation from 1 January 2026.
Belgian government approves a draft decree with amendments to the e-invoicing requirements for public contracts
The draft decree for the extension of the entry into force of the obligation to issue electronic invoices for public contracts and concessions has been approved.
Belgian tax reform to encompass B2B e-invoicing obligations
The Belgian Ministry of Finance has formally launched tax reforms that address many tax concerns and put a crucial focus on electronic invoicing in Belgium’s private sector.
Belgium expands the scope of e-invoicing obligations in the public sector
The Belgian government has announced a new mandate requiring suppliers to send e-invoices to public contracting authorities.
Belgium announces the intention to mandate B2B e-invoicing
After France and Poland introduced the upcoming countrywide B2B e-invoicing mandates, the Minister of Finance of Belgium, Mr Van Peteghem, has also confirmed in his policy note the intention to make B2B electronic invoicing mandatory on a countrywide basis.
Belgium considers a gradual transition to B2B e-invoicing
The federal government has reached an agreement on the budget for 2022, initiating measures for the economic transition from the COVID-19 pandemic. One of them is the phased introduction of e-invoicing in the B2B sector.
Country specifications
E-Invoicing/CTC Model:
– B2G: Centralized/Peppol
– B2B: Post-audit
– January 2026 B2B: Peppol rolled out
Mandatory Infrastructure:
– B2G: Mercurius/Peppol
– B2B: N/A
Mandatory Format:
– B2G: Peppol BIS
– B2B: N/A
- B2B: EN-compliant formats - January 2026
Mandatory for Issuing:
– B2G March 2024: All suppliers
– B2B January 2026: Peppol to be rolled out
Mandatory for Receiving:
– B2G: All contracting authorities
– B2B: Buyer’s consent is required. (Consent not required if sending e-invoices to Hermes)
- B2B January 2026: Peppol to be rolled out
eSignature:
Optional
Archiving Period:
– Movable Property: 10 years
– Immovable property: 15 years
– Real Estate Construction: 25 years
Archiving Abroad:
Allowed under conditions
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