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24/12/2025
The transition to electronic invoicing via Peppol in Belgium is underway. Learn why starting early matters and how to efficiently prepare your organization for the future.
19/12/2025
Self-billing via Peppol transforms invoicing by letting buyers issue invoices directly, reducing errors, saving time, and ensuring full compliance with European standards. Explore how companies and public institutions in Belgium can leverage this secure, automated process to streamline operations and lower costs.
15/12/2025
Oman’s OTA has released the Fawtara e-invoicing draft data dictionary. Learn more about the 2026 phased rollout, the 5-corner model, and key compliance steps with Banqup.
11/12/2025
As of January 1, 2026, electronic invoicing will become mandatory for all Belgian companies doing business with other VAT-liable businesses. As this date approaches, the need for clear information on exactly how Peppol works is growing. One of the most frequently asked questions revolves around the Peppol ID, the digital address that determines where your e-invoices are sent and from where they are received.
From 1 January 2026 all transactions between VAT liable businesses in Belgium must be processed using a valid electronic invoice. Many organisations are still preparing for this transition. Beyond the financial penalties defined by the authorities, late adoption can also cause delays in payments. What does this mean for your organisation and which risks do you face if you are not ready in time
The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) is moving toward a major reform of its fiscal and invoicing framework with the government recently adopting a draft Law on Fiscalization of Transactions. Although Bosnia and Herzegovina is composed of two entities and a special district, this draft law applies exclusively to the Federation, not the entire country. The proposal aims to modernise the fiscal system, introduce real-time or near-real-time transaction reporting, and reduce the grey economy, but many technical details and timelines are still under development. Based on the information available from official announcements and local media, below is an overview of the current status.
08/12/2025
Hungary is considered a leader in the European Union in the field of VAT digitalization, as its Online Invoice System (NAV Online Számla Rendszer) has long required businesses to fulfil a fully digitized data reporting obligation.
regulations
05/12/2025
A key update for Belgian SMEs and accountants: B2B e-invoicing becomes mandatory on January 1, 2026, but a grace period will start in December 2025. The legal obligation remains, but this offers a practical buffer.
02/12/2025
The Belgian payments landscape is evolving. By Spring 2026, the strategic consolidation of the Bancontact Payconiq Company into the Bancontact Company will streamline its brands. This move is a definitive step toward a simplified, future-proof, and potentially pan-European payment experience. At Banqup, we view this evolution as an opportunity to further enhance the services we provide our clients.
As already outlined in our previous blog post on the subject, the United Arab Emirates is taking a significant leap forward in its digital transformation journey, particularly within its tax administration, with the confirmation of a phased business-to-business (B2B) e-invoicing mandate.
trends
announcements
28/11/2025
With the January 1, 2026, e-invoicing mandate rapidly approaching, the Q4 results of the ITAA survey offer clear proof of progress. What started as planning in spring has turned into concrete action in the second half of 2025.
27/11/2025
The UK has confirmed its long-awaited e-invoicing mandate: it will be mandatory for all VAT invoices starting in 2029. Learn what this means for your business.
24/11/2025
Banqup, the all-in-one platform for invoicing, payments, and compliance, proudly announces a new partnership with Beobank, a challenger retail bank in Belgium.
Other
21/11/2025
Is your e-invoicing solution truly secure, or just compliant? Technical standards like Peppol don't verify who you're trading with. Learn how strong KYC and KYB verification stops fraud before it starts.
