Belgium is taking concrete steps toward real-time VAT compliance by introducing an e-reporting mandate from 2028. This requirement follows the previously mandated B2B e-invoicing, which will take effect in January 2026. Now is the time for businesses to evaluate their e-invoicing solution to ensure it will comply with the upcoming local mandates - so, keep on reading!
Belgium confirmed that it will introduce near real-time B2B domestic transaction reporting - e-reporting -, starting in January 2028, further strengthening Belgium's commitment to combating VAT fraud and simplifying compliance in line with the ViDA initiative.
The 2026 e-invoicing mandate will initially be based on the Peppol 4-corner model. With the e-reporting mandate, Belgium is aiming to transition to a 5-corner model by adding the Belgian tax authority. This change will enable near real-time e-reporting of transaction data based on e-invoices. It’ll replace the annual customer listing report and is intended to reduce the VAT gap.
The VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package is transforming VAT compliance across the EU. This presents a unique opportunity for software companies providing accounting, financial management, and ERP solutions to support their customers through this transition. Especially as customers adapt to new e-invoicing and real-time VAT reporting regulations.
In Belgium, businesses should ensure compliance with the e-invoicing mandate adopting Peppol-based invoicing systems and partner with e-invoicing providers also supporting the upcoming e-reporting requirements.
In Maventa, we take pride in being the one partner you need to manage your e-invoice delivery and compliance needs.