Legal Compliance
The 2026 B2B mandate is coming. Using Acurion's Peppol Access Point means you are compliant from day one, without shopping for a separate e-invoicing provider.
OpenPeppol Compliant Access Point
A Peppol-compliant Access Point, built into your accounting software.
Send and receive electronic invoices across the European Peppol network. No separate e-invoicing provider needed. No additional subscription. Just compliant e-invoicing, built in.
The Basics
What is Peppol?
Peppol (Pan-European Public Procurement Online) is a European network for exchanging electronic business documents, primarily invoices. Instead of sending PDF invoices by email, businesses send structured electronic documents (UBL 2.1 XML) through the Peppol network.
The receiver's software can process these documents automatically, without any manual data entry. In Belgium, Peppol e-invoicing is already mandatory for invoices sent to government entities (B2G). Starting in 2026, it becomes mandatory for business-to-business (B2B) transactions as well.
The Mandate
The Belgian Peppol timeline.
Electronic invoicing mandates are rolling out in phases. Here is where Belgium stands today.
2024–2025
B2G Mandate Active
Businesses invoicing Belgian federal, regional, or local government entities must already send invoices via Peppol. This is active and enforced.
2026
B2B Mandate Begins
All Belgian VAT-registered businesses must be able to send and receive structured electronic invoices for B2B transactions. The exact start date and phase-in details are being finalised by the FPS Finance.
Ongoing
EU-Wide Adoption
Peppol adoption is expanding across the EU. France, Germany, Italy, and others are implementing or planning similar mandates. Being Peppol-ready today prepares you for tomorrow.
How It Works
How it works with Acurion.
For Businesses — Sending
- 1 Create an invoice in Acurion Business as you normally would.
- 2 Click "Send via Peppol" instead of (or in addition to) sending a PDF.
- 3 Acurion converts your invoice to UBL 2.1 format and transmits it through the Peppol network.
- 4 The receiver gets the invoice directly in their accounting software — no PDF, no email, no manual entry.
For Businesses — Receiving
- 1 Register your Peppol participant ID (based on your Belgian VAT number) in Acurion.
- 2 Incoming Peppol invoices are received automatically in your purchase invoice inbox.
- 3 Data is pre-filled from the structured XML — supplier, amounts, VAT, due date. No AI extraction needed.
For Accountants
1
Your clients can receive Peppol invoices through their Acurion Business accounts.
2
Invoices appear pre-parsed in the client's dossier in Acurion Accountant.
3
Peppol invoices require no AI processing — they arrive as structured data. Faster processing, fewer errors.
Benefits
Why Peppol matters for your business.
Faster Payments
Electronic invoices reach the recipient instantly and are processed automatically. No more "I did not receive the invoice" delays. Structured communication references ensure payments are matched correctly.
Zero Data Entry for Received Invoices
Peppol invoices arrive as structured data (UBL 2.1 XML). Supplier, line items, amounts, and VAT are already in a machine-readable format. Book these with minimal or no manual effort.
European Reach
The Peppol network connects businesses across Europe. Send compliant invoices to partners and government entities in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Italy, and beyond.
Technical Details
Technical details.
| Network | Peppol eDelivery (AS4 protocol) |
|---|---|
| Document Format | UBL 2.1 (Universal Business Language) |
| Participant ID | Belgian VAT number (0208:BE + 10 digits) |
| Supported Documents | Invoice, Credit Note |
| Compliance | Belgian B2G mandate (active), B2B mandate (2026) |
| Integration | Built into Acurion Business and Acurion Accountant |
| Additional Cost | Included in all Acurion subscriptions |
| Compliance | OpenPeppol-compliant Access Point |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Do I need to buy a separate Peppol subscription?
No. Peppol sending and receiving is included in every Acurion subscription. There is no additional per-invoice or monthly fee.
My accounting software is not Acurion. Can I still use this?
Our Peppol Access Point is currently available as part of the Acurion platform. If you are interested in Peppol-as-a-service for other software, contact us to discuss options.
What if my customer or supplier is not on Peppol yet?
You can continue sending PDF invoices alongside Peppol. As adoption grows through the 2026 mandate, more of your contacts will be reachable via Peppol. Acurion supports both channels.
Is Peppol only for large businesses?
No. The Belgian B2B mandate applies to all VAT-registered businesses regardless of size. Peppol is designed to be accessible for SMBs and self-employed professionals as well.
What about incoming invoices from government entities?
If your business receives invoices from government entities via Peppol, Acurion receives and processes them automatically in your purchase invoice inbox.
Get Peppol-ready
Get Peppol-ready today.
Do not wait for the mandate. Start sending and receiving e-invoices now.