From January 1, 2026, all Belgian VAT-registered companies will have to switch to electronic invoicing via the secure Peppol network. This major transformation implies new standards... and new legal obligations.

But then: what exactly is Peppol?

Why this obligation? Who is affected? And how can you prepare in good time, without stress or technical overload?

👉 We explain it all in this article... with a clear, educational bonus video from Erdem, IT Developer at Multios.

A clear video to understand everything in 1 minute

In this video, Erdem explains:

• What Peppol is
• What the law requires from 2026
• And how Multios can support you in this transition

👉 Watch the video now

🔍 What's Peppol?

Peppol (Pan-European Public Procurement On-Line) is a secure network for electronic document exchange, standardized throughout Europe.

In particular, it allows you to send and receive :

• Structured electronic invoices
• Purchase orders
• Acknowledgements of receipt or dispatch notices

This network guarantees interoperability between systems, optimum traceability and a reduction in manual errors.

Changes as of January 1, 2026

Belgium has decided to gradually impose the use of Peppol on all Belgian VAT-registered companies for their invoices. B2B transactions.

📤 From 2026, it will no longer be possible to send a simple PDF invoice by e-mail to your business customers :
All your invoices must go through Peppolin a structured electronic format (XML UBL).

👥 Who is concerned?

✔️ All Belgian VAT-registered companies
✔️ Self-employed, SMEs, large companies
✔️ Foreign companies with a permanent establishment in Belgium

❌ Not concerned:

• Flat-rate companies
• VAT-exempt activities (art. 44)
• B2C invoices (end consumers)

🛠️ Multios is an official Peppol access point

At MultiosWe're not just talking about it: we're a certified Peppol access point, officially recognized by OpenPeppol.

🔗 See our certification here : Multios on the official Peppol website

This means that we connect your tools (or ours) directly to the Peppol network, and support you every step of the way:

• Audit your current tools
• Simple, secure technical integration
• Regulatory support
• Track your exchanges via a clear interface

🎯 The aim: to help you meet the Peppol obligation without complexitywhile enhancing reliability and automation.

🤝 And now, what do we do?

If you're concerned, now is the time to get ready.
Failure to anticipate risks late payment, penalties or administrative blockages.

Multios is at your side to bring you into compliance and turn this obligation into an opportunity for intelligent digitalization.

📩 Request a demo or free diagnosis today → www.multios.ai