Latest E-Invoicing Regulatory Updates for Belgium
Belgium to Require E-Invoicing for All VAT-Registered Businesses from January 2026
Belgium mandates e-invoicing for all VAT-registered businesses starting January 2026, aligning with the EU’s ViDA directive and introducing fallback provisions for technical challenges.
Belgium Introduces Grace Period for Upcoming E-Invoicing Mandate
Belgium announces a three-month grace period for businesses facing challenges with the January 2026 e-invoicing mandate, allowing additional time to comply without penalties.
Belgium to Decommission the Hermes E-Invoicing Platform by End of 2025
Belgium will phase out the Hermes e-invoicing platform by December 31, 2025. Businesses should migrate to alternative solutions ahead of the 2026 mandate.
Belgium Clarifies Upcoming E-Invoicing Rules Ahead of 2026 Rollout
Belgium issues a royal decree clarifying e-invoicing obligations effective January 1, 2026, confirming Peppol as the default network and outlining new VAT and penalty rules.
Belgium publishes legislation providing further clarifications on e-invoicing obligations
The Belgian government has published a royal decree on value-added tax regarding structured electronic invoices. The legislation provides further clarification for taxpayers regarding the obligations for e-invoicing ahead of the upcoming B2B obligations.
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.
