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Belgium Enhances BTW‑opzoeken.be with Peppol Readiness Checks

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Susie West
Feb 24, 2026

In February 2026, Belgian businesses gained a practical tool to support the country’s mandatory Peppol e‑invoicing rollout, thanks to updates to the BTW‑opzoeken.be platform. While not a regulatory change, the enhancement has become a key resource for companies navigating the early months of structured B2B invoicing via Peppol.

Key features of the update:

  • Peppol capability indicators: Users can now see whether a business is able to receive Peppol e‑invoices.
  • Access Point details: The platform shows which Peppol Access Point each recipient uses, helping senders route invoices correctly.
  • Single source of truth: By combining VAT number verification with Peppol readiness information, BTW‑opzoeken.be reduces errors and failed invoice transmissions.

Why it matters:

  • Belgium made Peppol e‑invoicing mandatory for B2B transactions from 1 January 2026, requiring structured electronic invoices via the network.
  • Early challenges included validating recipient Peppol endpoints, which could lead to delays or rejected invoices. The BTW‑opzoeken.be update addresses this problem, enabling businesses to confirm technical readiness before sending invoices.
  • The improvement is a practical milestone for compliance, ensuring smoother adoption of Belgium’s digital invoicing mandate and supporting interoperability across the Peppol network.

 

Source: https://tinyurl.com/yha5cz5j

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