Enterprise number vs establishment unit: the difference in the BCE
The enterprise number (BCE/KBO) identifies a legal entity, the establishment unit identifies a physical activity point. Confusing the two wastes minutes in API integration and hours in commercial analysis. Here is exactly what differentiates them and how to use them correctly.
VAT franchise scheme in Belgium: the €25,000 threshold and 2026 rules
The VAT franchise scheme lets Belgian small businesses under €25,000 turnover invoice without VAT and skip periodic returns. Discover the conditions, pros, cons and the 2026 novelty: the cross-border EU extension.
Invoicing clients in Belgium: mandatory mentions, VAT and invoice archiving rules
Complete guide to invoicing in Belgium: mandatory legal mentions, VAT rates, issuance deadlines, credit notes, Peppol e-invoicing and 7-year archiving rules. Avoid costly mistakes with a practical checklist for SMEs.
Mandatory Peppol in 2026: what changes for Belgian SMEs and how to prepare
Since 1 January 2026, every B2B invoice issued in Belgium must be structured and sent via the Peppol network. Here is the concrete SME checklist: access point registration, compliant UBL format, handling counterparties not yet connected, and a smooth switchover plan.
What's new at Company Belgium: purchase invoice upload, VAT declaration pre-calculation
Two big time savers in invoicing this month: bulk-upload your supplier invoices with automatic extraction of accounting data, and get the Intervat boxes pre-filled from your sales and purchase invoices.
Belgian invoicing: automated intracom reverse-charge and form 723
Company Belgium's invoicing module auto-applies intracom reverse-charge on eligible invoices, validates the VAT number via the API and produces the 723 listing.
API v2: Reference Data, VAT validation and real-time webhooks
Company Belgium API v2 adds Reference Data endpoints (NACE, legal forms), Belgian VAT validation, payment risk scoring and HMAC-signed webhooks.
Cross-border business: Belgium as a European hub
Belgium is ideally located for cross-border trade. Discover the advantages, intra-community VAT obligations and steps to operate in the EU.
E-commerce in Belgium: legal obligations for online sellers
What are the legal obligations for e-commerce in Belgium? BCE registration, VAT, right of withdrawal, legal notices and consumer protection.
Automating supplier verification
Learn how to automatically verify the status, validity and Peppol registration of your suppliers via the BCE/KBO API.
VAT in Belgium: practical guide for businesses
Understanding the Belgian VAT system: rates, obligations, VAT number and link with the BCE number.