Tax

Important Change: B2B Electronic Invoicing

B2B Electronic Invoicing in Belgium from 1 January 2026 – Important Update for Non-Established VAT Taxpayers in Belgium   Yesterday, it was formally confirmed that, from 2026, there will be no obligation for non-established VAT taxpayers in Belgium (without a fixed establishment) to be able to receive PEPPOL invoices. Specifically, this applies to foreign VAT taxpayers who have a Belgian:

  • Direct VAT registration  
  • VAT registration with a fiscal representative

The requirement to send PEPPOL invoices was already not applicable to non-established VAT taxpayers in Belgium.

This represents a welcome simplification. However, we remain curious to see whether this will change when digital reporting (real-time reporting) is introduced.

Author
Peter Empsten
Partner Tax