What does the e-invoicing requirement in Belgium mean for the Netherlands?
As of Jan. 1, 2026, all VAT-registered companies in Belgium are required to send and receive electronic invoices via Peppol. This means that Belgian companies may no longer receive invoices by e-mail (e.g., in PDF format) or on paper. But what can this mean for Dutch companies working with Belgian customers or suppliers?
BeGlobal automates order and invoicing process through Peppol
BeGlobal recently automated the order and invoicing process with a key customer by switching to Peppol. Thanks to NLeyes' expertise, the process is now fully automated, standardized and secure. This results in significant time savings and higher data quality.
EU agreement on ViDA: e-invoicing mandatory for businesses
With the "VAT in the Digital Age" (ViDA) package, the European Union has taken an important step toward modernizing VAT rules. On Nov. 5, 2024, all 27 member states agreed to this proposal, which responds to digital developments and prepares businesses for a more efficient VAT compliance system.
Netherlands lags far behind on e-invoicing
In the Netherlands, e-invoicing adoption lags behind, especially compared to other European countries, such as Belgium and Germany, where e-invoicing via Peppol will become mandatory from 2026. In this article, I discuss why action is needed now in the Netherlands.
Customer case Top Bakkers
Top Bakkers faced a challenge regarding their order and billing process for one of their customers. Although they already had an EDI process in place, it was not meeting expectations. At NLeyes, we listen carefully to their needs and thoroughly analyze where and how to simplify and optimize the purchasing and sales processes.