8 misconceptions about e-invoicing
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A host of preconceived ideas about e-Invoicing are still in circulation. Let’s dispel 8 of them now. 1. E-invoicing is expensive Market analysis shows that there are sufficient affordable solutions...
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General questions about the storing of electronic invoices
- How long should I keep my electronic invoices?
- If I receive both paper and electronic invoices, can I archive them in the same format?
- Can I archive an electronic invoice on paper?
- Can I archive a paper invoice electronically?
- Is archiving via ‘cloud computing’ allowed?
- How should I archive my electronic invoices?
- How can I guarantee the legibility, authenticity and integrity of electronic invoices, taking into account the rapid obsolescence of computing solutions?
- Is the choice of how to archive invoices subject to prior approval by the FPS Finance?
- Where should I keep my
General questions about electronic invoicing
- What is an electronic invoice?
- What is a "regular" electronic invoice?
- What is a structured electronic invoice?
- What format do structured electronic invoices need to be in?
- How can I send structured electronic invoices to all my customers and receive them from all my suppliers?
- How can an alternative format comply with the European Norm?
- Are PDF invoices still legal?
- Are electronic invoices secured? Is e-invoicing safe?
- What are the advantages of e-invoicing?
- What are the misconceptions about e-invoicing?/a>
- How does electronic invoicing work? What is UBL? What is the
Structured electronic invoices between companies are compulsory since 2026
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EnterprisesSince 1 January 2026, all Belgian enterprises liable to VAT will have to use structured electronic invoices in their transactions with each other. These invoices are exchanged directly between the two...Contact
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Are you unsure whether you are subject to this obligation? Check Who will be obliged to use e-invoicing? - e-invoice (available in Dutch, French and German) or use the tool.
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The list of solutions is long, I don't know where to start. Can't the government provide a free solution for small businesses?
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We understand the challenge this presents and would therefore like to explain: why you need to find a suitable application yourself, why we, as a public authority, have not chosen for a centralised...Business expert group: Overview
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Software developersWhat is the Business Expert Group? The Business Expert Group (BEG) brings together all the players involved in e-invoicing in order to find concrete solutions to the implementation problems...Calendar
This page lists events and training courses concerning electronic invoicing.
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General questions on the B2B obligation (invoicing to companies)
- Has Belgium received Europe's authorisation to introduce the obligation?
- Is e-invoicing compulsory in Belgium? For which B2B transactions does the obligation not apply? Is e-invoicing also compulsory if I only work for private individuals? When will e-invoicing become compulsory? How do you know if a company is liable for VAT? Is e-invoicing also mandatory if I apply the Small Enterprises exemption scheme? Is e-invoicing also mandatory for farmers under the special agricultural scheme? Is e-invoicing also mandatory for persons liable to VAT not established in Belgium without a permanent
