From 2026, structured electronic invoicing becomes mandatory for B2B in Belgium (VAT-registered businesses).
Peppol is the certified European network for exchanging compliant, traceable and automated e-invoices.
Odoo integrates natively with Peppol: UBL XML generation, sending/receiving, automatic legal archiving.
Odoo acts as your Peppol access point, no separate registration needed.
Peppol + Odoo: invoicing, automated.
Peppol is a secure, standardised European network for exchanging structured electronic invoices. Paired with Odoo, you get a solution ready for the 2026 legal obligation.
Odoo génère automatiquement les factures au format UBL XML conforme Peppol. Factures clients envoyées et factures fournisseurs reçues arrivent directement dans votre comptabilité, tous les flux centralisés, sans outil tiers ni export manuel.
Less manual work, more control.
Time saving
No more manual data entry: incoming invoices are integrated automatically, with no re-keying or files to handle.
Traceability
Full visibility over the life cycle of every invoice (sent, received, accepted, rejected), archived in legal format.
Standardisation
A lasting solution that anticipates legal developments, without changing tools in the medium term.
How to invoice with Peppol: 3 approaches
Three ways to send and receive your invoices in the era of the B2B mandate, and what they change for your compliance and your time.
| Criterion | Manual invoicing (PDF/email) | Basic tool / portal | Odoo + Peppol — recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliant with the 2026 B2B mandate (Belgium) | No | Yes | Yes |
| Automation (sending and receiving) | None | Limited | Full |
| Accounting / ERP integration | None | Manual | Native |
| Suited to invoice volume | Very low | Low to medium | Any volume |
| Data-entry error risk | High | Medium | Low |
| Status tracking (sent, received, paid) | Manual | Partial | Automatic |
| Best for | Avoid in B2B from 2026 | Occasional volume | SMEs and mid-market |
Our recommendation
Odoo connected to Peppol — your invoices are sent and received automatically, compliant, with no re-keying.
Les key features of Odoo for Peppol e-invoicing.
Odoo streamlines Peppol e-invoicing for Belgian businesses with a set of robust features:
- Création et envoi de factures électroniques : Odoo génère automatiquement des factures conformes aux exigences de Peppol et les envoie directement via le réseau.
- Reception et traitement des factures Peppol : Recevez et traitez les factures Peppol directement dans votre ERP Odoo, pour une gestion complète et intégrée de vos finances.
- Archiving automatique : Toutes vos factures électroniques sont archivées en toute sécurité dans Odoo, en conformité avec les exigences légales belges.
- Suivi des paiements et relances automatiques : Suivez l'état de vos paiements et envoyez des relances automatiques en cas de retard, sans effort.
- Rapports financiers en temps réel : Grâce à l'intégration des factures dans Odoo, bénéficiez de rapports complets et à jour pour piloter votre trésorerie.
A very low-cost solution.
One app
- A single application
- Unlimited users
- Odoo Online
Standard
- All Odoo Online apps
- Per user / month
- Ideal for SMEs
Custom
- All apps + Odoo Studio
- Odoo.sh / on-premise
- Multi-company, external APIs
Odoo expertise and Belgian compliance, brought together.
- In-depth Odoo expertise + command of Belgian legal requirements.
- End-to-end support: audit, Peppol go-live, training.
- Bespoke configuration based on your structure, your flows and your VAT rules.
Frequently asked questions
Will electronic invoicing be mandatory?
Yes: from 2026, all VAT-registered Belgian businesses will be required to use structured electronic invoicing for B2B.
Does Odoo make compliance possible?
Yes, provided that Peppol is correctly enabled and configured. Nexuro supports you in ensuring full compliance.
How long does setup take?
It can be done quickly, but it is strongly recommended to plan ahead in order to test the flows and train your teams.
Does Peppol work internationally?
Yes: Peppol is used in many European countries and facilitates cross-border exchanges.
Do you need to register separately for Peppol?
No: Odoo acts as your Peppol access point. Once configured, you can send and receive e-invoices without any additional registration.
Which Peppol formats does Odoo support?
Odoo supports the Peppol BIS Billing 3.0, XRechnung CIUS and NLCIUS formats, depending on your country and your needs.
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