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E-invoicing via Peppol. What should you do with it as a self-employed person?

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What is it about?

From 1 January 2026, all invoices between VAT-registered Belgian businesses must be sent and received electronically via Peppol.

Benefits include:

  • Time savings thanks to automation
  • Secure and tamper-proof invoicing
  • Legal compliance, including VAT rules

How does e-invoicing work?

  1. Create an invoice using Peppol-supported software
  2. It’s sent over a secure Peppol connection
  3. It arrives directly in the recipient’s Peppol tool
  4. The invoice is automatically read, processed, and queued for payment

But what is Peppol exactly?

Doccle for self-employed

Peppol is a European network that securely delivers your electronic invoices between businesses.

Sounds complex?

Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. You just need to register your business with an approved tool, like Doccle, that allows you to receive and send invoices via Peppol.

But how do you choose a good tool?

  • Above all, go for a tool that makes things easy for you.
  • Simple, so you don’t need unnecessary technology.
  • Affordable, so you’re not left with sky-high costs

What should I do?

From 2026, invoices between Belgian VAT-registered companies must be sent electronically. To do this, your company must be registered on the Peppol network.

This can be done through a provider, such as Doccle, so that you can receive and send e-invoices.

Find out what you need to be compliant by answering a few simple questions.

Most programs

  • Require a lot of work to set up: you need to configure client lists, product catalogues, logos, terms and conditions, VAT rates, payment conditions, …

  • Force you into a rigid workflow that doesn’t fit the way your business operates.

  • Charge significant monthly or annual fees for many features you don’t need.
DocclePro

  • Continue creating invoices as you always have—in Word, Excel, or your own tool.

  • A simple application with only what you really need.

  • Free for receiving invoices, and the most affordable solution on the market for sending.

How does e-invoicing actually work?

An overview in 4 steps: 

  • Create an invoice using an application that supports Peppol
  • Your invoice is sent via the secure Peppol connection to the recipient
  • The invoice is delivered directly to the recipient’s Peppol application
  • The invoice data is automatically read, processed, and prepared for payment
I’ve heard enough

Send & receive invoices via Peppol for €4 per month with DocclePro.

  • You’re fully compliant when invoices must be sent and received via Peppol
  • Save a lot of time: all invoices you receive and send via Peppol are automatically shared with your accountant
  • The most cost-effective solution on the market
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Want to know more?

Follow our webinar on e-invoicing via Peppol.  In 30 minutes, we’ll explain exactly how it works. Available in Dutch or French. 

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Still have questions?

Check our FAQ for topics like:

  • Don’t have a Doccle account yet? Then create one first. Once you have an account, you can add Peppol yourself via the map on the home page or via the “Connections” menu. And then follow the next steps.

    Create your free account

  • The government’s goal is to encourage businesses to digitize their administration. By introducing mandatory e-invoicing, the invoicing process between companies subject to VAT and between companies and the government can be digitized.
    This legislation also provides better visibility on VAT obligations and ensures improved tax monitoring.

  • If your customer is not registered on Peppol, you will receive a notification when sending the invoice via Doccle. In this case, the invoice will be sent by email to ensure it reaches your customer.