Belgium’s FPS BOSA has released updated guidance on its mandatory 2026 B2B e-invoicing regime, clarifying invoice rejection, reverse charge wording, and Peppol delivery monitoring. The update introduces new rules for handling incorrect recipients, softens automatic rejection of reverse charge invoices, and confirms that suppliers must be registered in Peppol to receive self‑billing documents.
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Comarch · about 3 hours ago
Belgium has approved a preliminary draft law to amend the VAT Code, partially transposing the EU’s ViDA Directive. The measure focuses on Pillar 2 - Platform Economy and Pillar 3 - Single VAT Registration, with application dates of 1 January 2027 and 1 July 2029. Businesses should anticipate further legislation for digital reporting and e-invoicing ahead of the 2030 deadline.
E-Invoice.app · 12 days ago
This blog explains how major ERP platforms integrate with global e‑invoicing mandates, outlining three integration patterns—native compliance modules, middleware layers, and certified access points—and five compliance models ranging from decentralised Peppol to real‑time reporting. It details the technical formats (UBL, CII, national XML/JSON), transmission channels (Peppol, government platforms, direct APIs), and country‑specific requirements for vendors such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365 and NetSuite.
Fintua · about 2 months ago
The May 2026 Global VAT Guide compiles key VAT developments across 12 jurisdictions, highlighting new compliance requirements such as Belgium’s bank account change, Poland’s updated JPK_VAT guidance, and Bulgaria’s removal of the reverse charge clause for goods with installation. It also notes updates to Germany’s Form USt 1 TN and the launch of Belgium’s SME ePortal for quarterly returns. The guide serves as a concise reference for businesses to stay compliant with upcoming regulatory changes.
Fintua · 3 months ago
The article outlines practical lessons for businesses preparing for e‑invoicing mandates across Europe, highlighting the Belgian experience with the Peppol network, Poland’s KSeF system, and the importance of early stakeholder alignment, data quality, and automation. It stresses that compliance deadlines are tight, with Belgium’s mandate taking effect in December 2025 and a March 2026 compliance check revealing 17 % non‑compliance.
Shared Services Link · 3 months ago
Belgium has increased its VAT registration threshold from €25,000 to €30,000, effective 1 January 2026. The e‑invoicing mandate that requires all VAT‑registered businesses to issue and receive structured electronic invoices via the Peppol network remains unchanged, but businesses below the new threshold will be exempt. The change is expected to have a limited impact on the overall e‑invoicing rollout.
VatCalc · 3 months ago
Belgium has increased the annual turnover threshold for its domestic VAT exemption regime from €25,000 to €30,000, pending parliamentary approval. Businesses below the new €30,000 limit may still register voluntarily, while those exceeding it must register and comply with VAT obligations. The exemption still prevents input VAT recovery and removes periodic return filing.
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Key Takeaways
From 18 May 2026, invoices missing Article 20 §3 wording are no longer automatically rejected if the phrase 'reverse charge' appears elsewhere on the invoice.
They must reject the invoice using a Peppol Invoice Response with rejection code 'RE', while suppliers must still report the transaction in VAT returns before issuing a credit note.
Suppliers must be registered in Peppol; customers are not required to be registered for self‑billing documents.
Belgium confirms Peppol does not guarantee real-time transmission; businesses should investigate invoices delayed by more than one working day with their software provider or Peppol access point.
The regime went live on 1 January 2026.
Primary source
Read the full article at VatCalcThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 18 May 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Belgium. The original source is VatCalc.
