Invoice maker for Belgium
Professional invoices for Belgium with your company number and BTW, written in Dutch.
Local rules
How invoicing works in Belgium
Since 2026 invoices between Belgian businesses go through Peppol. For consumers, clients abroad and quotes, make a clear invoice here with your company number and BTW, with the invoice itself in Dutch.
At a glance
Invoicing in Belgium
- Currency
- Euro (EUR, €)
- Tax
- BTW / TVA (belasting over de toegevoegde waarde)
- Tax number
- Company number (KBO/BCE), which is also your VAT number: BE0123.456.789
- Registration
- Small businesses with turnover up to €25,000 a year can use the VAT exemption scheme and invoice without BTW.
Legal requirements
What an invoice in Belgium must include
What the rules in Belgium ask for. Every item has its own field in the editor above.
- The invoice date and a unique, sequential number
- Your name, address and company or VAT number
- The client's name, address and VAT number (for businesses)
- The date of delivery or service
- A description and quantity
- The amount excluding BTW per rate
- The BTW rate, the BTW amount and the total
- For Belgian business clients: sent via Peppol
Tax rates
BTW / TVA rates in Belgium
Set the rate once for the whole invoice, or per item when different rates apply.
| Rate | % | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 21% | Most goods and services |
| Intermediate | 12% | For example restaurant food and some social housing |
| Reduced | 6% | For example basic food, books, water and some renovation |
| Zero | 0% | For example newspapers and some exports |
Good to know
Peppol e-invoicing
Since 1 January 2026, invoices between VAT-registered businesses in Belgium must be structured e-invoices sent via Peppol. Invoices to consumers and clients abroad can still be PDFs.
Small business exemption
Under the exemption scheme you don't charge BTW and add a note that the special exemption scheme for small businesses applies.
Dutch or French
Invoices are usually written in the language of the region where you're based. You can switch the invoice language in the editor.
This is general information, not tax advice. Rules and rates can change, so check the latest with FOD Financiën / SPF Finances or your accountant.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Peppol e-invoicing mandatory in Belgium?
Yes, since 1 January 2026 for invoices between VAT-registered businesses in Belgium. Invoices to consumers and to clients abroad are not affected.
Is my company number my VAT number in Belgium?
Yes. Your KBO/BCE company number with BE in front, like BE0123.456.789, is also your VAT number.
How do I invoice under the small business exemption?
You don't charge BTW and mention that the special exemption scheme for small businesses applies. It's available up to €25,000 turnover a year.
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