compliance
regulations
peppol
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.
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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.
vida
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.
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.
banqup
payment
announcements
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
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.
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.
11/11/2025
EU adopts VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) reforms! E-invoicing, reporting changes start from 2025, aiming to reduce VAT fraud and improve compliance.
31/10/2025
The global electronic invoicing landscape is rapidly evolving, with countries aiming to reduce the national VAT gap. Read on to learn more about the various compliance models, advantages of automation, and strategies like the promising Decentralised CTC and Exchange (DCTCE) model.
30/10/2025
At the end of July 2024, Slovenia took its first steps towards introducing mandatory electronic invoicing and electronic reporting for businesses in their commercial activities by submitting a proposal on obligation to use e-invoicing and e-reporting.
24/10/2025
Belgium's Hermes e-invoicing platform is retiring on 31 December 2025, just before the mandatory B2B e-invoicing mandate begins on 1 January 2026. This signals a shift to market-based solutions and Peppol connectivity. Understand the critical deadlines and what this means for your e-invoicing strategy.
