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2026 is fast approaching, and with it the legal obligation for all VAT-registered Belgian businesses to switch to e-invoicing via the Peppol network. The government has set out a clear timetable, but the latest adoption figures reveal a race against the clock. Just 6 months before the deadline, most businesses have not yet made the leap.
Striking figures: the urgency of acting now
According to data from FPS Finance, Peppol adoption in Belgium is still far too low. On 1 April 2025, just over 260,000 Belgian businesses were connected to Peppol, compared with 100,000 at the start of the year. While this progress is encouraging, it remains far from the 1.2 million VAT-registered businesses that must comply by January 2026. The Agence du Numérique also reported that, despite notable progress, the risk of a collective delay remains. This low adoption results from several factors: a lack of information, fear of change and an underestimate of the time this transition requires.
The risk? A massive overload of software vendors' support teams at the end of the year and invoicing flows grinding to a halt for businesses that didn't plan ahead. This scenario must be avoided. For up-to-date figures, you can consult official reports such as those published by Statbel, the website of the General Administration of Taxation, or an article by the Agence du Numérique highlighting this low adoption among SMEs.
The crucial role of planning ahead and collaboration
The way to avoid last-minute panic is simple: plan ahead. The move to Peppol isn't just a change of invoice format. It's an opportunity to automate your processes and make collaboration with your accountant smoother.
E-invoicing software like Fidly, natively connected to Peppol, lets you prepare for this transition calmly. No more PDF files that accounting software can't read; your invoices are recorded automatically and sent in real time. This automation has a double benefit:
- For you: Time savings, fewer data-entry errors and accounts that are always up to date.
- For your accountant: They receive reliable data instantly, so they can focus on analysing your figures and giving advice rather than on manual data entry.
The time to act is now. Don't be one of the businesses that wait until the last minute. Get ready and enjoy all the benefits of well-managed e-invoicing.
