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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

Why choose Doccle?

The problem with most tools:

  • Setup takes hours: customer list, product catalogue, VAT rules, etc.

  • You’re forced into a rigid workflow

  • High monthly or yearly fees for features you won’t use
With DocclePro:

  • Use Word, Excel or your own tool for creating your invoices.

  • Simple and focused on what you need

  • Free for receiving, very affordable for sending invoices
Register your company now

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.