With B2Brouter you can quickly and easily switch to mandatory e-invoicing
From 1 January 2026, e-invoicing between VAT-registered businesses in Belgium becomes mandatory. The good news: you don’t have to be a bookkeeping wizard to stay fully compliant. With B2Brouter, offered directly via Combell, you can create, send and receive structured e-invoices that comply with EN 16931 and are sent via Peppol. Less paperwork, more time for coffee.
- Why has e-invoicing suddenly become so important? (and especially from 2026!)
- What is B2Brouter from Combell?
- What makes B2Brouter the e-invoicing tool?
- Creating and receiving e-invoices (via Peppol and UBL)
- Managing contacts and products, archiving and compliance
- Status updates, reminders, integrations and API
- The main benefits of B2Brouter for SMEs
- Fewer errors and faster payment
- Time savings and less administration
- Ready for the 2026 switch (and beyond)
- B2Brouter: Combell customers start for free and …
- Peppol-ready with B2Brouter from Combell
- Frequently asked questions about B2Brouter and e-invoicing
TL;DR
In this article, we explain what B2Brouter is, why e-invoicing has suddenly become so important, and how you can get started via Combell in just ten minutes.
What: B2Brouter is e-invoicing software that supports EN 16931/UBL and is connected to Peppol.
Why now: in Belgium, B2B e-invoicing becomes mandatory as of 1 January 2026; a PDF is no longer valid.
For whom: startups, SMEs and accountants who want to invoice quickly, compliantly and without errors.
Benefits: fewer errors, faster payment, full traceability and compliance.
Fast start: activate your account for free and then enjoy a 20% discount on B2Brouter plans via Combell.
Activate now and send your first e-invoice?
Why has e-invoicing suddenly become so important? (and especially from 2026!)
To dive straight into your accounting software: e-invoicing is becoming the new standard for B2B invoices. The Belgian government has confirmed that structured electronic invoices will be mandatory for almost all B2B transactions from 1 January 2026.
In practice, this means PDFs and paper invoices are no longer sufficient for the B2B market. E-invoices are exchanged in a machine-readable way, following the European EN 16931 standard. Only then you'll be fully compliant.
Did you know that...
- EN 16931 is the European standard for electronic invoicing?
- It was published in 2017 by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN)?
- This set of rules and methods makes invoices uniform, interoperable and automatically processable across the EU?
What will change for SMEs and startups?
Peppol uitgelegd in één minuut
No, Peppol is not a new Pokémon, but the network that connects businesses and public authorities to exchange e-invoices securely and in a standardised way. With a Peppol ID, your invoice finds the right recipient, and everything moves much faster than a registered letter. In short: thanks to the international Peppol network, you send and receive electronic invoices safely and lightning fast.
What is B2Brouter from Combell?
B2Brouter is user-friendly e-invoicing software offered by Combell for SMEs, start-ups and accounting professionals. Combell and B2Brouter ensure that you can invoice without any worries, now and after 2026.
The platform is a certified Peppol Access Point, supports EN 16931/UBL and helps you create, send and receive error-free e-invoices. Both nationally and internationally, of course.
In short: thanks to Combell, you can use a single Peppol-ready tool with validations and real-time status updates. You keep track of everything; your accountant will be very happy to see you.
How does B2Brouter work?
- You create the invoice in B2Brouter or via an integration (catalogue/ERP/accounting).
- B2Brouter validates the content according to EN 16931 (and local rules) and converts your invoice into the correct format (e.g. UBL).
- The invoice is delivered to the recipient via Peppol. You get status notifications in your dashboard.
- Incoming e-invoices arrive in a structured format, ready for processing.
Who should use B2Brouter?
Startups and small businesses
Existing companies that aren’t Peppol-ready yet
Accountants and financial advisers
What makes B2Brouter the e-invoicing tool?
Creating and receiving e-invoices (via Peppol and UBL)
Managing contacts and products, archiving and compliance
Status updates, reminders, integrations and API
The main benefits of B2Brouter for SMEs
Fewer errors and faster payment
Structured data + automatic validation = fewer mistakes. And because your invoice arrives correctly and faster, you usually get paid sooner. Ka-ching!
Time savings and less administration
No more digging PDFs out of overflowing inboxes. E-invoices are processed automatically. You’ll quickly notice how your admin workload shrinks.
Ready for the 2026 switch (and beyond)
No more headaches about the mandatory switch to e-invoicing: with B2Brouter you’re already ready for 1 January 2026. Plus, you’re building a digital invoicing flow that’s prepared for future reporting requirements. Better safe than sorry.
B2Brouter: Combell customers start for free and …
Be Peppol-ready and activate directly via Combell. You can rely on the same trusted partner. Start for free with B2Brouter Basic; you can always upgrade later.
How to switch in 10 minutes?
Scenario A: you’re already a Combell customer
- Go to this Combell page and click “Activate your free account”.
- Create your B2Brouter account.
- Create your first invoice or import your product catalogue.
- Send your first e-invoice via Peppol. Simple, compliant and traceable.
Your company details are passed on to B2Brouter automatically, so you don’t have to enter them again yourself.
Scenario B: you’re new to Combell
- Go to combell.com/en/e-invoicing-software.
- Click “Activate your free account” and create your B2Brouter account.
- Enter your company details and create your first e-invoice.
- (Optional) Upgrade to Professional/Business as your volume grows.
Tip
Ask your accountant to have a quick look at your first invoice. It will save questions later.
Peppol-ready with B2Brouter from Combell
E-invoicing is becoming mandatory, but it doesn’t have to give you a headache. With B2Brouter from Combell, you’re Peppol-ready, fully compliant with EN 16931 and you’ll save a lot of time. Take advantage of the free onboarding and the permanent 20% discount!
… and send your first e-invoice today.
Frequently asked questions about B2Brouter and e-invoicing
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