Have you registered with Peppol and would you now like to receive future invoices as e-invoices? With social counter Partena Professional, it’s already possible. In this short guide, we’ll explain how to set it up.
Follow these steps:
E-invoices are not equal to digital invoices. For example, a PDF of an invoice is a digital invoice, but not an e-invoice. From 2026, all Belgian self-employed individuals will be required to switch to e-invoicing.
E-invoices consist of specific XML files sent in UBL format via the Peppol network. These UBL standards ensure that all necessary information is included on the invoice and that it is readable by accounting or invoicing software, such as Accountable.
💡Accountable tip: You can use Accountable to receive and send e-invoices via the Peppol network, even in our free plan. Try Accountable now.
To activate e-invoicing via Peppol with Partena Professional or any other social counter, you need suitable invoicing or accounting software. You also have to register your business with Peppol. This is completely free of charge.
Here’s how to register with Peppol through Accountable:
It may take a few minutes for your registration to be processed. Not sure if it worked? Check if your company is listed in the Peppol Directory.
Once your registration is complete, you can start receiving e-invoices from your social security fund and other suppliers that support e-invoicing. Your e-invoices will automatically appear in the expenses screen in Accountable.
However, not every social secretariat will automatically send you an e-invoice. Contact your representative at Partena for more information.
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Author - Valesca Wilms
As content marketing lead at Accountable Belgium, Valesca writes about freelancing, self-employment, and taxes based on her own experience as a freelancer.
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