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Did you know that by 2026, all invoices between Belgian companies will have to be sent via electronic invoicing? To already get on board, register on Peppol for easy and fast invoicing. That way, you\u2019ll be able to send electronic invoices to your clients and receive them from your suppliers. In this article, we cover some specifics for receiving your e-invoices from Telenet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Receiving e-invoices from Telenet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Soon, you will be able to receive your invoices from Telenet as e-invoices via Peppol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be able to receive electronic invoices from Telenet, first of all you need to be registered with Peppol. Already done? Great, then read on. Not yet registered on Peppol? Then start by doing that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u26a0\ufe0f  Note that only Telenet business customers can request electronic invoicing via Peppol.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you a self-employed sole trader and you don\u2019t have a Telenet business account? If so, you won\u2019t be able to receive your invoices electronically via Peppol. To receive your invoices via Peppol as a self-employed individual, contact Telenet to convert your private account into a business account.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Telenet has announced that it is currently preparing for the transition to e-invoicing. Click here for the latest updates<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is electronic invoicing anyway?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An electronic invoice is not the same as a digital invoice. A PDF invoice is a digital invoice, but it\u2019s not an electronic invoice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electronic invoices, or e-invoices, are XML files transferred in UBL format via the <\/strong>Peppol network<\/strong><\/a>. These UBL standards ensure that all the necessary information is included on the invoice and that it\u2019s readable by accounting or invoicing software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These software programs can automatically create, receive, and even process electronic invoices. You can even authorise them to automatically pay invoices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1 Accountable tip:<\/strong> You can use Accountable to send and receive electronic invoices via the Peppol network, even if you\u2019re using the free version. Try Accountable <\/strong><\/a>now<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I register on the Peppol platform?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To activate electronic invoicing via Peppol with Telenet or another operator, you need invoicing or accounting software. Then, all you have to do is sign up on Peppol. Registration is simple and free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how to sign up via Accountable:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Log in via the website or app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Open the menu and click on ‘Settings’.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Select \u2018Peppol (e-invoicing)\u2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Register to receive electronic invoices via the Peppol network.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Activation can take a while. To know if it worked, check if your company is registered in the Peppol <\/strong><\/a>Directory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Once you\u2019ve completed your registration, you\u2019ll start to automatically receive electronic invoices from some providers that use e-invoicing. For others, such as Telenet, you\u2019ll first need to activate e-invoicing with them directly. Your electronic invoices will then automatically appear in the expenses tab of Accountable.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Receiving electronic invoices from other telecom operators<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Using another operator? Click here to learn more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n