PEPPOL E-Invoicing Is Now Mandatory in Belgium
From 1 April 2026, all Belgian businesses must be able to send and receive electronic invoices via the PEPPOL network for their B2B transactions. It is no longer optional — it is the law.
What Does This Mean?
- Every B2B invoice must be sent in structured electronic format (UBL 2.1)
- The PEPPOL network is the official transmission channel recognised by Belgian tax authorities
- PDF invoices by email are no longer considered compliant electronic invoices
- Penalties may include denial of VAT deduction for non-compliant invoices
Who Is Affected?
All VAT-registered businesses in Belgium, regardless of size:
- Freelancers and self-employed
- SMEs
- Large enterprises
- Liberal professions (lawyers, architects, consultants...)
Only B2C transactions (to individuals) remain exempt.
How to Get Compliant Quickly
- Choose a PEPPOL-compatible platform — like DEMFACT, which handles everything automatically
- Register your VAT number on the PEPPOL network (DEMFACT does this for you in 2 minutes)
- Create your first invoice — the platform automatically generates the compliant UBL format
- Send via PEPPOL — one click and your invoice is delivered directly to your client
Why DEMFACT?
- 5 free invoices to test without commitment
- Full compliance: EN 16931, UBL 2.1, PEPPOL BIS 3.0
- Automatic Belgian VAT calculation (6%, 12%, 21%, reverse charge, intra-EU)
- 10 invoice domains: construction, transport, medical, IT, horeca, consulting...
- 4 languages: FR, NL, EN, RO
- No subscription required — pay only when you invoice (EUR 2/invoice)
Do Not Risk Penalties
Non-compliant businesses face:
- Denial of VAT deduction on non-compliant received invoices
- Administrative fines during tax audits
- Loss of credibility with clients who require PEPPOL invoices
Do not wait. Create your free DEMFACT account and send your first PEPPOL invoice in minutes.