🇧🇪 🇫🇷 Mandatory from 1 January 2026

Belgian e-invoicing: 2026 is closer than you think.

Belgium mandates Peppol invoicing for all B2B transactions from 1 January 2026. Check your readiness today so you are not caught off guard.

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What changes on 1 January 2026?

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Mandatory Peppol invoicing

Every Belgian VAT-registered business must exchange invoices via the Peppol network in UBL format.

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Legal basis

The law of 7 April 2023 establishes the obligation. Fines can reach EUR 10,000 per violation.

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Access Point required

You need a certified Peppol Access Point provider to send and receive invoices.

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7-year retention

Invoices must be retained for 7 years in an auditable, tamper-resistant archive.

How prepared are you?

Answer 3 questions and discover what you still need to do before 1 January 2026.

Question 1 of 3

Is your company VAT-registered in Belgium?

Three steps to compliance

1

Check your Peppol registration

Enter your VAT number in our free Peppol checker. In 5 seconds you know whether you are already registered on the network.

2

Connect your accounting software

SealDoc works via REST API, n8n and Make. Your invoice goes in as JSON, comes out as Peppol-certified PDF/A-3 UBL with RFC 3161 timestamp.

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Activate the legal archive

Automatic 7-year retention (BUSINESS_7Y), tamper-resistant via hash chain, exportable under GDPR Art. 20.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the obligation also apply to small businesses? +
Yes. The law makes no distinction by size. Every Belgian VAT-registered business — from sole trader to large company — falls under the obligation from 1 January 2026.
What if my customer or supplier is not yet registered on Peppol? +
You are required to send via Peppol. If the recipient is not yet registered, some Access Points allow a PDF to be delivered as a fallback. Check with your provider.
Is a plain PDF invoice still allowed? +
No, not for B2B transactions after 1 January 2026. A PDF is not an electronic invoice under the law. You need a structured XML format (UBL) sent via Peppol.
What is the difference between SealDoc and an Access Point? +
An Access Point delivers your invoice over the Peppol network. SealDoc adds the legal layer: RFC 3161 timestamp from an EU-qualified TSA, tamper-resistant hash archive and evidence manifest. Many Access Points do not offer this as standard.
How long does implementation take? +
Via the REST API or n8n connector you are live in half a day. For custom ERP integrations, expect 1-2 sprints.

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