Odoo electronic invoicing in Belgium¶
Odoo Invoicing is your trusted partner for safe, efficient, and legally compliant e-invoicing solutions tailored to Belgium’s regulatory standards, and compatible with the European Peppol framework.
Legal framework for e-invoicing in Belgium¶
In Belgium, businesses must adhere to e-invoicing laws that ensure secure, authentic, and storable transactions. The primary regulation governing e-invoicing requirements in Belgium is the Belgian VAT Code and its related e-invoicing standards for public procurement, which align with EU Directive 2014/55/EU. These laws mandate that all businesses engaged in B2G transactions must use e-invoicing via Mercurius, Belgium’s official electronic invoicing platform for public procurement transactions. Additionally, Belgium is part of the Peppol network, which provides a standardized framework for cross-border e-invoicing across Europe. Increasingly, e-invoicing is also encouraged for B2B transactions to enhance tax compliance and transparency.
Compliance with Belgian e-invoicing regulations¶
Odoo Invoicing makes it easy for businesses to send, store, and ensure the integrity of their invoices. Here is how Odoo ensures compliance:
Peppol-compliant formats: Odoo supports the standardized XML (UBL) format for Peppol, ensuring compliance with both Belgian and European e-invoicing standards. This ensures your invoices meet the legal requirements for public procurement in Belgium and other EU countries. Odoo enables businesses to send e-invoices directly to government entities in compliance with Belgian regulations through Belgium’s Mercurius platform for public procurement.
Secure storage and retrieval: In accordance with Belgian requirements to store invoices for a minimum of seven years, Odoo securely archives all invoices in a tamper-proof system, ensuring that they can be easily retrieved during audits.
Automatic VAT calculation and reporting: Odoo Invoicing helps businesses comply with Belgian VAT requirements by automatically calculating and including VAT in invoices and ensuring that each invoice follows the legal format for B2B and B2G transactions.
Disclaimer
This page provides an overview of Belgian e-invoicing laws and how Odoo Invoicing supports compliance with the Belgian VAT Code, Peppol standards, and related regulations. It does not constitute legal advice. We recommend consulting with a tax advisor or legal professional familiar with Belgian e-invoicing regulations to ensure full compliance tailored to your specific business requirements.