Digital transformation – the possibilities offered by the use of e-invoicing

Many companies are facing challenges as changes are coming in the area of e-invoice exchange. The use of traditional invoices generally leads to additional actions and processes, longer processing times, error sensitivity, lost invoices, and late payments. Switching to e-invoicing can help solve these problems and make the process more efficient. The Belgian Council of Ministers has agreed that mandatory e-invoicing for taxable persons (B2B) will be introduced from January 1, 2026. This decision applies to all taxpayers, regardless of their turnover. This obligation already applies to invoices to the government and now ensures that, from January 1, 2026, structured electronic invoices will also become the standard for transactions between taxable companies. In addition, various initiatives are currently being rolled out, including “VAT in the Digital Age” (ViDA) by the European Commission to ensure that all VAT levied in Europe can be collected in full, the mandatory exchange of e-invoices between B2B companies, and more.