Belgium has made B2B e-invoicing mandatory for domestic VAT‑registered businesses from 1 January 2026, with a three‑month grace period ending 1 April 2026. From 1 January 2028 the country will introduce near real‑time e‑reporting via a five‑corner Peppol model, replacing periodic customer listings. Penalties for non‑compliance include escalating fixed fines and potential VAT deduction denial, while electronic invoices must be retained for 10 years.
From 1 January 2026.
The grace period ends on 1 April 2026.
From 1 January 2028.
Fixed administrative fines of €1,500 for the first offence, €3,000 for the second, and €5,000 for the third within 3 months, plus potential VAT deduction denial.
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BTW Jurisprudentie · 1 day ago
The Belgian Court of Appeal ruled that the 2000 amendment removing the explicit VAT exemption for travel agencies providing services outside the EU does not alter the tax status of those services. The court confirmed that, under the EU standstill provision, services remain taxable even without an explicit national deviation. Travel agencies must therefore account for Belgian VAT on services such as hotels and flights for trips outside the EU.
Fintua · 4 days ago
The Fintua blog post discusses OECD's latest updates on indirect tax, highlighting the shift toward real‑time, data‑driven administration, e‑invoicing, and digital reporting across jurisdictions. It covers the rollout of e‑invoicing and B2C digital services in EU countries, the UAE's expansion to non‑resident entities, and the development of the DCTR toolkit. The article emphasizes collaboration between businesses and tax authorities and the role of AI in tax compliance.
Deloitte Belgium · 21 days ago
Belgium’s VAT chain reform introduces a new VAT provision account effective 1 May 2026, replacing the current account and changing account numbers. The summer regime for late filing will be abolished, and taxpayers can request historic VAT credits via MyMinfin. Key dates are 30 April 2026 for return submission and 1 May 2026 for the new account and credit transfer.
Deloitte Belgium · 21 days ago
Belgium’s VAT chain reform introduces a new VAT provision account effective 1 May 2026, replacing the current account and changing account numbers. Credit balances will transfer automatically if all periodic returns are filed by 30 April 2026, and the historic VAT credit can be claimed via MyMinfin. The summer regime is abolished, and the new account number BE41 6792 0036 4210 will be used for payments.
Bloomberg Tax · about 1 month ago
Belgium’s cabinet approved a draft royal decree on 14 February 2026 that raises VAT rates on certain goods and services. The decree increases the rate for pesticide and plant protection product deliveries from 12% to 21% and for furnished accommodation and camping pitch services from 6% to 12%.
e-Invoice.app · about 1 month ago
Belgium will require all VAT‑registered businesses to exchange B2B invoices electronically via the Peppol network using the BIS Billing 3.0 standard from 1 January 2026. A Q1 2026 grace period allows technical setup without penalties, while non‑resident firms and B2C transactions are exempt. Penalties for non‑compliance start at €1,500 and increase to €5,000 for subsequent offences.
