Questions

The questions we are asked, documented.

Each page starts with a real question, gives a concise answer, then explains the applicable Belgian framework, current practice, common mistakes and the official sources consulted. Every page states when it was last reviewed.

Changing accountants

File handover, transfer of records and continuity of deadlines.

How do you change accountants in Belgium?A Belgian business may change accountants at any time. The handover must be organised so that accounting and tax obligations continue, current deadlines are assigned and all records and data are transferred.Reviewed on 27 August 2026

Tax audit

Audit notices, VAT, requested documents and representation.

What should you do after receiving a tax audit notice in Belgium?A tax audit notice is not a penalty: it is a request for information governed by deadlines. Record the date, confirm the scope of the request and prepare a documented response.Reviewed on 27 August 2026

Electronic invoicing

Belgian structured invoicing requirements, Peppol and accounting preparation.

Which Belgian businesses must use structured electronic invoicing?Since 1 January 2026, VAT-registered businesses established in Belgium must send and receive business-to-business invoices in a structured electronic format, subject to the applicable rules and exceptions.Reviewed on 27 August 2026

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