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E-invoicing in Belgium — mandate, deadlines & formats

Everything on the Belgium e-invoicing mandate: timeline, accepted formats (PEPPOL BIS 3.0, UBL) and how to validate any invoice against EN16931 for free.

DateRequirement
2024-03-01B2G mandate for new public contracts worth ≥ €3,000
2026-01-01B2B mandate via Peppol BIS 3.0 (3-month tolerance period through 31 March)
2028-01-01Real-time e-reporting mandate (5-corner model) replaces the annual customer listing

Authority: FOD Financiën / PEPPOL

FAQ

When does the Belgium e-invoicing mandate start?

B2G mandate for new public contracts worth ≥ €3,000 (from 2024-03-01).

Which formats are accepted in Belgium?

Among others: PEPPOL BIS 3.0, UBL. All EN16931-compliant.

Which model does Belgium use?

PEPPOL interoperability.

Validate formats

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