{"id":13735,"date":"2025-12-11T10:32:54","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T09:32:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/?p=13735"},"modified":"2025-12-11T10:33:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T09:33:01","slug":"ubl-invoices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/ubl-invoices\/","title":{"rendered":"What is UBL? Everything about the format behind e-invoicing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>E-invoicing is accelerating fast. As an entrepreneur, you\u2019re probably hearing more and more terms like UBL invoices, Peppol and structured electronic invoices. At the same time, you\u2019re told that e-invoicing will soon be mandatory. But what does that actually mean for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Good news: you don\u2019t need to be a tech expert to keep up. In this article, we\u2019ll explain in simple terms what UBL is, why it matters so much for e-invoicing, and how you can already prepare for tomorrow\u2019s rules - starting today. \ud83d\ude01<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-yellow-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/e-invoicing-software\">Go directly to B2Brouter<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1  uagb-block-2fd86ee9     \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t><\/p>\n<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Table of contents<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap\">\n<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#e-invoicing-why-everyone-talks-about-ubl-and-peppol\">E-invoicing: why everyone talks about UBL and Peppol<\/a><\/li>\n<ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#as-a-small-business-owner-you-want-efficiency-and-compliance\">As a (small) business owner, you want efficiency and compliance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-is-a-ubl-invoice\">What is a UBL invoice?<\/a><\/li>\n<ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#universal-business-language-in-plain-english\">Universal Business Language in plain English<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#pdf-invoice-vs-ubl-invoice-whats-the-difference\">PDF invoice vs UBL invoice: what&#039;s the difference?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#whats-inside-a-ubl-file\">What&#039;s inside a UBL file?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#why-does-ubl-exist\">Why does UBL exist?<\/a><\/li>\n<ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#one-unified-format-across-the-eu\">One unified format across the EU<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#less-manual-work-fewer-errors\">Less manual work, fewer errors<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#automatic-recognition-in-accounting-software\">Automatic recognition in accounting software<\/a><\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-does-a-ubl-invoice-look-like\">What does a UBL invoice look like?<\/a><\/li>\n<ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#simple-xml-structure\">Simple XML structure<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#why-you-usually-never-see-these-files\">Why you usually never see these files<\/a><\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-is-peppol\">What is Peppol?<\/a><\/li>\n<ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#a-secure-network-for-document-exchange\">A secure network for document exchange<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#not-a-format-but-a-transport-system\">Not a format but a transport system<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#ubl-vs-peppol-the-difference\">UBL vs Peppol: the difference<\/a><\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#why-ubl-and-peppol-matter-for-your-business\">Why UBL and Peppol matter for your business<\/a><\/li>\n<ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#no-more-manual-entry-fewer-mistakes\">No more manual entry, fewer mistakes<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#faster-payments-and-better-cash-flow-cash-cash\">Faster payments and better cash flow (cash, cash!)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-do-you-create-a-ubl-invoice\">How do you create a UBL invoice?<\/a><\/li>\n<ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#build-your-own-ublxml-no-thank-you\">Build your own UBL\/XML? No thank you!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-do-you-send-ubl-invoices-via-peppol\">How do you send UBL invoices via Peppol?<\/a><\/li>\n<ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#step-by-step-guide-for-beginners\">Step-by-step guide for beginners<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#your-first-ubl-invoice\">Your first UBL invoice<\/a><\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#common-misconceptions-about-ubl-and-e-invoicing\">Common misconceptions about UBL and e-invoicing<\/a><\/li>\n<ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#ubl-is-the-same-as-peppol\">\u201cUBL is the same as Peppol\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#a-pdf-by-email-is-fine\">\u201cA PDF by email is fine\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#e-invoicing-is-only-for-large-companies\">\u201cE-invoicing is only for large companies\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#when-will-ubl-invoices-become-mandatory\">When will UBL invoices become mandatory?<\/a><\/li>\n<ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#for-belgian-businesses\">For Belgian businesses:<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#european-obligations-too\">European obligations too<\/a><\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#ubl-and-peppol-in-practice-what-do-you-need\">UBL and Peppol in practice: what do you need?<\/a><\/li>\n<ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#choose-e-invoicing-software\">Choose e-invoicing software<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#connect-with-your-accounting-system\">Connect with your accounting system<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#connect-to-peppol\">Connect to Peppol<\/a><\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#our-tip-for-starters-start-smart-not-complex\">Our tip for starters: start smart, not complex<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#bonus-tip-20-lifetime-discount-on-b2brouter\">Bonus tip: 20% lifetime discount on B2Brouter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-inline-notice uagb-inline_notice__align-left uagb-block-6380f780 uagb-inline_notice__outer-wrap\">\n<p class=\"uagb-notice-title\">TL;DR<\/p>\n<div class=\"uagb-notice-text\">\n<p>UBL stands for Universal Business Language, a standard format for electronic invoices.<br \/>A UBL invoice is an XML file with all invoice details (customer, totals, VAT, due date\u2026) in fixed, structured fields.<br \/>Thanks to UBL, accounting software can automatically read and process invoices; no retyping required.<br \/>Peppol is <em>not<\/em> an invoice format, but a secure network used to exchange documents such as UBL invoices.<br \/>As of 1 January 2026, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/e-invoice-required\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">structured electronic B2B invoices will become the norm<\/a> for Belgian VAT-liable businesses.<br \/>With the right e-invoicing software, you\u2019re compliant instantly.<br \/>Via B2Brouter (available through Combell) you can create and send UBL invoices via Peppol with 20% lifetime discount as a Combell customer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">E-invoicing: why everyone talks about UBL and Peppol<\/h2>\n<p>Governments across Europe are heavily pushing e-invoicing. In Belgium, electronic B2B invoicing will become the standard for almost all VAT-liable companies. In practice: paper and PDF invoices are being replaced by <strong>structured e-invoices<\/strong> that flow directly from one software system to another.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-inline-notice uagb-inline_notice__align-left uagb-block-f51a5045 uagb-inline_notice__outer-wrap\">\n<p class=\"uagb-notice-title\">Also read<\/p>\n<div class=\"uagb-notice-text\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/all-about-peppol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Self-employed? Here\u2019s everything you need to know about Peppol.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Two key building blocks make this possible:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-e4748321 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-30bb2095 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"UBL: the language\/format your invoice is written in.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>UBL: <\/strong>the language\/format your invoice is written in.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-ef526e3f uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Peppol: the secure network your invoice travels through.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Peppol:<\/strong> the secure network your invoice travels through.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Understand these two, and you understand the basics of modern e-invoicing. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/easy-en@2x-2-1024x731.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/easy-en@2x-2-1024x731.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/easy-en@2x-2-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/easy-en@2x-2-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/easy-en@2x-2.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">As a (small) business owner, you want efficiency and compliance<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re just starting out or running a small company, you don\u2019t have time to dive into technical standards. You simply want to:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-76ab27b7 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-77054c11 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"send correct invoices quickly,\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>send correct invoices quickly,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-96f1f2f6 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"spend less time on admin,\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>spend less time on admin,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-12340909 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"and stay fully compliant with the law.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">and <strong>stay fully compliant with the law.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>The good news: you don\u2019t need to implement UBL or Peppol yourself. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/e-invoicing-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Good e-invoicing software<\/a> handles all of it in the background. Still, understanding the basics helps you make smart choices.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-inline-notice uagb-inline_notice__align-left uagb-block-72333945 uagb-inline_notice__outer-wrap\">\n<p class=\"uagb-notice-title\">Tip<\/p>\n<div class=\"uagb-notice-text\">\n<p>Are you about to start your own business? Then this blog post is full of tips you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/becoming-self-employed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">to start working as a self-employed person<\/a>. Good luck!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a UBL invoice?<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Universal Business Language in plain English<\/h3>\n<p>UBL stands for <strong>Universal Business Language: <\/strong>an international standard language for business documents such as invoices, purchase orders and delivery notes.<\/p>\n<p>In practice:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-ae85506d uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-378e5fe3 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"A UBL invoice is a digital file in XML format.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">A UBL invoice is <strong>a digital file in XML format.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-e3e073de uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"This file contains all the details of your invoice in fixed blocks: invoice number, customer details, VAT rates, due date, etc.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">This file contains <strong>all the details of your invoice<\/strong> in fixed blocks: invoice number, customer details, VAT rates, due date, etc.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-433dd5c7 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Software on the other side can read these blocks one-to-one into the accounting system.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Software on the other side <strong>can read these blocks one-to-one<\/strong> into the accounting system.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Think of UBL as the grammar all software uses to understand each other.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PDF invoice vs UBL invoice: what's the difference?<\/h3>\n<p>A classic PDF invoice is actually a <strong>kind of image of your invoice.<\/strong> As a human being, you can read it perfectly, but software has difficulty with it. That is why you or your accountant often have to <strong>manually retype<\/strong> the data.<\/p>\n<p>A UBL invoice, on the other hand, is <strong>pure data.<\/strong> You don't see the invoice as a nice document, but as structured information. This has major advantages:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-f628dce7\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-c592046b\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256zM256 368C269.3 368 280 357.3 280 344V280H344C357.3 280 368 269.3 368 256C368 242.7 357.3 232 344 232H280V168C280 154.7 269.3 144 256 144C242.7 144 232 154.7 232 168V232H168C154.7 232 144 242.7 144 256C144 269.3 154.7 280 168 280H232V344C232 357.3 242.7 368 256 368z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Your accounting package can <strong>automatically enter the invoice.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-2c71bb7d\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256zM256 368C269.3 368 280 357.3 280 344V280H344C357.3 280 368 269.3 368 256C368 242.7 357.3 232 344 232H280V168C280 154.7 269.3 144 256 144C242.7 144 232 154.7 232 168V232H168C154.7 232 144 242.7 144 256C144 269.3 154.7 280 168 280H232V344C232 357.3 242.7 368 256 368z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Less chance of errors.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-74458d80\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256zM256 368C269.3 368 280 357.3 280 344V280H344C357.3 280 368 269.3 368 256C368 242.7 357.3 232 344 232H280V168C280 154.7 269.3 144 256 144C242.7 144 232 154.7 232 168V232H168C154.7 232 144 242.7 144 256C144 269.3 154.7 280 168 280H232V344C232 357.3 242.7 368 256 368z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Your invoices are <strong>processed faster<\/strong>, which often leads to <strong>faster payments<\/strong>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>In practice, you often send <strong>both<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-c2d68e2d uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-c2424c4f uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"a PDF (for the human),\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">a PDF (for the human),<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-e3837cc1 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"and a UBL file (for the software).\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">and a UBL file (for the software).<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/UBL-en@2x-1024x496.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/UBL-en@2x-1024x496.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/UBL-en@2x-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/UBL-en@2x-768x372.png 768w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/UBL-en@2x.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What's inside a UBL file?<\/h3>\n<p>A UBL invoice typically includes:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-1552e556 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-07a82b8e uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"supplier information (you),\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">supplier information (you),<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-616f6afa uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"customer information,\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">customer information,<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-1cda1e95 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"invoice number and date,\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">invoice number and date,<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-4bb71239 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"due date,\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">due date,<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-81f32c2d uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"VAT numbers of both parties,\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">VAT numbers of both parties,<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-771f4d8a uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"invoice lines (products\/services),\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">invoice lines (products\/services),<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-c7e7d6d1 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"VAT rates and totals,\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">VAT rates and totals,<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-c6bc463e uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"payment terms.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">payment terms.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>All this information is contained in clearly labelled fields. This means your accounting software knows exactly where to find the <strong>amount excluding VAT<\/strong>, the <strong>VAT amount<\/strong> and <strong>the total<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does UBL exist?<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One unified format across the EU<\/h3>\n<p>Without a standard format, each supplier sends invoices in a different model. This is very difficult for computers. UBL provides a <strong>single uniform method<\/strong> for transmitting data, enabling software from different suppliers to communicate smoothly with each other.<\/p>\n<p>Within the EU, UBL complies with the <strong>EN 16931 standard<\/strong> for e-invoicing. This makes it easier for countries and systems to work together.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Less manual work, fewer errors<\/h3>\n<p>UBL makes <strong>automated<\/strong> processing possible:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-ebc3613f\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-6025a74f\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256zM256 368C269.3 368 280 357.3 280 344V280H344C357.3 280 368 269.3 368 256C368 242.7 357.3 232 344 232H280V168C280 154.7 269.3 144 256 144C242.7 144 232 154.7 232 168V232H168C154.7 232 144 242.7 144 256C144 269.3 154.7 280 168 280H232V344C232 357.3 242.7 368 256 368z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">No more retyping.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-3f91ffc9\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256zM256 368C269.3 368 280 357.3 280 344V280H344C357.3 280 368 269.3 368 256C368 242.7 357.3 232 344 232H280V168C280 154.7 269.3 144 256 144C242.7 144 232 154.7 232 168V232H168C154.7 232 144 242.7 144 256C144 269.3 154.7 280 168 280H232V344C232 357.3 242.7 368 256 368z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">A dramatic drop in errors.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-6a728365\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256zM256 368C269.3 368 280 357.3 280 344V280H344C357.3 280 368 269.3 368 256C368 242.7 357.3 232 344 232H280V168C280 154.7 269.3 144 256 144C242.7 144 232 154.7 232 168V232H168C154.7 232 144 242.7 144 256C144 269.3 154.7 280 168 280H232V344C232 357.3 242.7 368 256 368z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">No confusion over amounts or VAT.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Everyone wins: <strong>you<\/strong>, your <strong>accountant<\/strong> and your <strong>customers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/dash-en@2x-3-1024x731.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/dash-en@2x-3-1024x731.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/dash-en@2x-3-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/dash-en@2x-3-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/dash-en@2x-3.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Automatic recognition in accounting software<\/h3>\n<p>Most modern accounting packages can <strong>directly import UBL files.<\/strong> This is often done as follows:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Your customer receives the UBL invoice.<\/li>\n<li>Their software imports it automatically.<\/li>\n<li>All amounts and VAT rules are correctly identified.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Result: faster approval and faster payment.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does a UBL invoice look like?<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simple XML structure<\/h3>\n<p>This is a <strong>simplified example<\/strong> of what a UBL invoice looks like behind the scenes:<\/p>\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">&lt;Invoice&gt;\n  &lt;ID&gt;2025-00123&lt;\/ID&gt;\n  &lt;IssueDate&gt;2025-03-15&lt;\/IssueDate&gt;\n  &lt;AccountingSupplierParty&gt;\n    &lt;Name&gt;Your Company Ltd&lt;\/Name&gt;\n    &lt;CompanyID&gt;BE0123456789&lt;\/CompanyID&gt;\n  &lt;\/AccountingSupplierParty&gt;\n  &lt;AccountingCustomerParty&gt;\n    &lt;Name&gt;Client NV&lt;\/Name&gt;\n    &lt;CompanyID&gt;BE9876543210&lt;\/CompanyID&gt;\n  &lt;\/AccountingCustomerParty&gt;\n  &lt;LegalMonetaryTotal&gt;\n    &lt;TaxExclusiveAmount&gt;100.00&lt;\/TaxExclusiveAmount&gt;\n    &lt;TaxInclusiveAmount&gt;121.00&lt;\/TaxInclusiveAmount&gt;\n  &lt;\/LegalMonetaryTotal&gt;\n&lt;\/Invoice&gt;\n<\/pre>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Real UBL structures are more extensive, but the principle is identical: <strong>every element has its own defined field.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why you usually never see these files<\/h3>\n<p>If you use e-invoicing software, you will rarely or never see such XML code. You simply fill in your invoice as usual, and the software automatically converts it into a <strong>correct UBL invoice<\/strong> that your customer can process.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Peppol?<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A secure network for document exchange<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/all-about-peppol\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Peppol<\/a><\/strong> is an <strong>international network<\/strong> for the secure exchange of electronic documents, including invoices.<\/p>\n<p>Think of it like the mobile phone network:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-f9a4bc2c uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-6fd0a910 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"You connect via a provider (a Peppol Access Point).\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">You connect via a <strong>provider<\/strong> (a Peppol Access Point).<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-4532ea54 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Once connected, you can reach every other Peppol participant.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Once connected, you can reach <strong>every other Peppol participant.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>So you don't need to know which software or provider your customer uses. The Peppol network ensures that your invoice automatically ends up in the right place.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/nl\/blog\/is-peppol-gratis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Is Peppol completely free<\/a>, or not?\u2019<\/strong> you may be wondering. In this article on our blog, we give you all the answers.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not a format but a transport system<\/h3>\n<p>Important to remember:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-7768bb82 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-089605f2 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"UBL = the language\/structure of your invoice.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>UBL<\/strong> = the <strong>language\/structure<\/strong> of your invoice.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-637be281 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Peppol = the transport channel through which you send that invoice.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Peppol<\/strong> = the <strong>transport channel<\/strong> through which you send that invoice.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Peppol does not determine the content of your invoice, but it does determine <strong>how it gets from A to B securely.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UBL vs Peppol: the difference<\/h3>\n<p>People sometimes say \u201cPeppol invoice\u201d, but that\u2019s not correct:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-dd1cccff uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-74eb6c05 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"You can send a UBL invoicevia Peppol.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">You can send a <strong>UBL invoice<em>via<\/em> Peppol.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-1b309e1d uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Peppol is not an invoice format.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Peppol<\/strong> is <strong><em>not<\/em> an invoice format.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Think of UBL as the <strong>car<\/strong>, and Peppol as the <strong>road<\/strong> it drives on.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/peppol-network@2x-1-1024x731.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/peppol-network@2x-1-1024x731.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/peppol-network@2x-1-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/peppol-network@2x-1-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/peppol-network@2x-1.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why UBL and Peppol matter for your business<\/h2>\n<p>In Belgium, structured e-invoicing is becoming mandatory step by step:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-72780a20 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-29f1aff2 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"For public sector invoices (B2G), it\u2019s already required.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">For <strong>public sector invoices (B2G)<\/strong>, it\u2019s already required.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-597fed49 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"From 1 January 2026, it will also apply to B2B invoices between VAT-liable Belgian companies.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">From <strong>1 January 2026<\/strong>, it will also apply to B2B invoices between VAT-liable Belgian companies.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Across the EU, e-invoicing is also becoming the default. Starting with UBL and Peppol now means you\u2019re building future-proof processes.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No more manual entry, fewer mistakes<\/h3>\n<p>Especially for small businesses, the impact is huge:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-13991050\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-d8f52c2e\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256zM256 368C269.3 368 280 357.3 280 344V280H344C357.3 280 368 269.3 368 256C368 242.7 357.3 232 344 232H280V168C280 154.7 269.3 144 256 144C242.7 144 232 154.7 232 168V232H168C154.7 232 144 242.7 144 256C144 269.3 154.7 280 168 280H232V344C232 357.3 242.7 368 256 368z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">No more <strong>manually typing invoice data.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-c92d4b7a\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256zM256 368C269.3 368 280 357.3 280 344V280H344C357.3 280 368 269.3 368 256C368 242.7 357.3 232 344 232H280V168C280 154.7 269.3 144 256 144C242.7 144 232 154.7 232 168V232H168C154.7 232 144 242.7 144 256C144 269.3 154.7 280 168 280H232V344C232 357.3 242.7 368 256 368z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">No <strong>errors<\/strong> in VAT or totals.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-1ae690b6\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256zM256 368C269.3 368 280 357.3 280 344V280H344C357.3 280 368 269.3 368 256C368 242.7 357.3 232 344 232H280V168C280 154.7 269.3 144 256 144C242.7 144 232 154.7 232 168V232H168C154.7 232 144 242.7 144 256C144 269.3 154.7 280 168 280H232V344C232 357.3 242.7 368 256 368z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>More time<\/strong> for clients and revenue-generating work.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faster payments and better cash flow (cash, cash!)<\/h3>\n<p>Because invoices land directly in your customer\u2019s accounting system, they\u2019re <strong>processed faster:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-3d89ddca\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-9ee319fb\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256zM256 368C269.3 368 280 357.3 280 344V280H344C357.3 280 368 269.3 368 256C368 242.7 357.3 232 344 232H280V168C280 154.7 269.3 144 256 144C242.7 144 232 154.7 232 168V232H168C154.7 232 144 242.7 144 256C144 269.3 154.7 280 168 280H232V344C232 357.3 242.7 368 256 368z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">quicker approval,<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-68d3d4e1\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256zM256 368C269.3 368 280 357.3 280 344V280H344C357.3 280 368 269.3 368 256C368 242.7 357.3 232 344 232H280V168C280 154.7 269.3 144 256 144C242.7 144 232 154.7 232 168V232H168C154.7 232 144 242.7 144 256C144 269.3 154.7 280 168 280H232V344C232 357.3 242.7 368 256 368z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">less searching,<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-ed3f3719\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256zM256 368C269.3 368 280 357.3 280 344V280H344C357.3 280 368 269.3 368 256C368 242.7 357.3 232 344 232H280V168C280 154.7 269.3 144 256 144C242.7 144 232 154.7 232 168V232H168C154.7 232 144 242.7 144 256C144 269.3 154.7 280 168 280H232V344C232 357.3 242.7 368 256 368z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">often quicker payment.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Good news for your cash flow.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you create a UBL invoice?<\/h2>\n<p>The easiest way to create UBL invoices is via <strong>e-invoicing software:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-099f0711 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-1ddee02e uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"You fill in your invoice via a user-friendly interface.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">You fill in your invoice via a user-friendly interface.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-8ac65783 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"The software automatically creates a UBL file according to the correct standard.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">The software automatically creates a <strong>UBL file<\/strong> according to the correct standard.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-78c4f10d uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"You can immediately send that invoice via Peppol or other channels.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">You can immediately <strong>send that invoice via Peppol<\/strong> or other channels.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>This means you <strong>don't have to write any XML<\/strong> code or know any technical settings.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build your own UBL\/XML? No thank you!<\/h3>\n<p>Technically possible, but:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-5a02d3e4\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-67359edd\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256zM168 232C154.7 232 144 242.7 144 256C144 269.3 154.7 280 168 280H344C357.3 280 368 269.3 368 256C368 242.7 357.3 232 344 232H168z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">time-consuming,<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-c2fc62d0\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256zM168 232C154.7 232 144 242.7 144 256C144 269.3 154.7 280 168 280H344C357.3 280 368 269.3 368 256C368 242.7 357.3 232 344 232H168z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">error-prone,<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-76c9ff6e\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256zM168 232C154.7 232 144 242.7 144 256C144 269.3 154.7 280 168 280H344C357.3 280 368 269.3 368 256C368 242.7 357.3 232 344 232H168z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">hard to keep current with evolving standards.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>For start-ups and SMEs, this is simply <strong>not a good investment<\/strong>. You will save a lot of time and frustration by choosing an <strong>existing solution<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/peppol@2x-2-1024x731.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/peppol@2x-2-1024x731.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/peppol@2x-2-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/peppol@2x-2-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/peppol@2x-2.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you send UBL invoices via Peppol?<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-step guide for beginners<\/h3>\n<p><strong>In practice, sending UBL invoices via Peppol looks something like this:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Select an e-invoicing solution that supports Peppol (such as B2Brouter from Combell).<\/li>\n<li>Create your account and enter your company details (VAT number, address, bank account, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>You will be connected to the Peppol network via your software.<\/li>\n<li>Create a new invoice as you normally would.<\/li>\n<li>In the software, select to send via Peppol.<\/li>\n<li>The software will automatically convert your invoice into a correct UBL invoice and send it to your customer via Peppol.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your first UBL invoice<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Imagine: you are a freelance copywriter and you invoice a Belgian company.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-71747778 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-29933ad7 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Today: you email a PDF.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Today: you email a PDF.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-35736379 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Tomorrow: you create the same invoice in your e-invoicing tool.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Tomorrow: you create the same invoice in your e-invoicing tool.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-f7ebd17d uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"It sends a UBL invoice via Peppol.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">It sends a UBL invoice via Peppol.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-591e1bd8 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Your customer\u2019s accounting system imports it automatically.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Your customer\u2019s accounting system imports it automatically.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>For you, little will change in the way you create invoices. For your customer and for the government, the difference is enormous.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common misconceptions about UBL and e-invoicing<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cUBL is the same as Peppol\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>UBL and Peppol are often mentioned in the same breath, but they are not the same thing:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-ce813430 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-c022354a uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"UBL is the format of the invoice.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">UBL is the <strong>format<\/strong> of the invoice.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-88030151 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Peppol is the network through which that invoice travels.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Peppol is the <strong>network<\/strong> through which that invoice travels.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>You often need both, but they fulfil different roles.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cA PDF by email is fine\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>Today, many customers still accept PDF invoices. However, under the new rules, a structured e-invoice will become the only legally compliant invoice between Belgian VAT-registered companies.<\/p>\n<p>A PDF can still be sent as a copy, but the UBL invoice is what counts.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cE-invoicing is only for large companies\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>The obligation also applies to small businesses and start-ups. Fortunately, you do not need to set up your own IT project:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-604deb90 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-ead062d7 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"with a software tool (such as B2Brouter), you can get started quickly,\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">with a software tool (such as B2Brouter), you can get started quickly,<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-f1634ff3 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"often at a limited monthly cost, and\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">often at a limited monthly cost, and<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-15997544 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"without installation or maintenance.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">without installation or maintenance.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When will UBL invoices become mandatory?<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Belgian businesses:<\/h3>\n<p>The key date: <strong>1 January 2026<\/strong>. From then on:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-f2ad369f uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-7180e483 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"B2B invoices between Belgian VAT-liable companies must be structured electronic invoices,\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M438.6 105.4C451.1 117.9 451.1 138.1 438.6 150.6L182.6 406.6C170.1 419.1 149.9 419.1 137.4 406.6L9.372 278.6C-3.124 266.1-3.124 245.9 9.372 233.4C21.87 220.9 42.13 220.9 54.63 233.4L159.1 338.7L393.4 105.4C405.9 92.88 426.1 92.88 438.6 105.4H438.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">B2B invoices between Belgian VAT-liable companies must be <strong>structured electronic invoices<\/strong>,<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-5ef9e6c3 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"and Peppol will be the default delivery method.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M438.6 105.4C451.1 117.9 451.1 138.1 438.6 150.6L182.6 406.6C170.1 419.1 149.9 419.1 137.4 406.6L9.372 278.6C-3.124 266.1-3.124 245.9 9.372 233.4C21.87 220.9 42.13 220.9 54.63 233.4L159.1 338.7L393.4 105.4C405.9 92.88 426.1 92.88 438.6 105.4H438.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">and <strong>Peppol will be the default delivery method<\/strong>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>You still have time to prepare, but the sooner you start, the less stress you will have in 2026.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">European obligations too<\/h3>\n<p>The EU is also promoting e-invoicing through various initiatives. By working with <strong>UBL<\/strong> and <strong>Peppol<\/strong> now, you are choosing a solution that is <strong>compatible across borders<\/strong>. This is useful if you plan to work with foreign customers in the future.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UBL and Peppol in practice: what do you need?<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose e-invoicing software<\/h3>\n<p>Your tool should:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-b2232237 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-8afb8e18 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"generate UBL invoices correctly,\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">generate UBL invoices correctly,<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-000523fa uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"provide Peppol connectivity,\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">provide Peppol connectivity,<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-f792ee99 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"integrate with popular accounting tools,\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">integrate with popular accounting tools,<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-d0a54454 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"be easy for daily use.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">be easy for daily use.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect with your accounting system<\/h3>\n<p>Ideally, you should link your e-invoicing software to your accounting package:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-a0cf335a uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-8cff0541 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"outgoing invoices are automatically sent to your accountant,\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">outgoing invoices are automatically sent to your accountant,<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-d269750e uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"incoming invoices are automatically imported,\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">incoming invoices are automatically imported,<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-881643ff uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"and you always have an up-to-date overview of your results.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">and you always have an up-to-date overview of your results.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect to Peppol<\/h3>\n<p>Many solutions arrange the connection to Peppol for you. This means you do not have to build any technical integration yourself. Often, all you need to do is confirm your company details and you are ready to send and receive invoices.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our tip for starters: start smart, not complex<\/h2>\n<p>As a start-up or small SME, it is tempting to stick with PDF invoices \u201cfor the time being\u201d. However, it is often smarter to take the plunge now:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-f17dc0e4 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-43fccf89 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"you will be prepared for 2026 and subsequent EU obligations,\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M438.6 105.4C451.1 117.9 451.1 138.1 438.6 150.6L182.6 406.6C170.1 419.1 149.9 419.1 137.4 406.6L9.372 278.6C-3.124 266.1-3.124 245.9 9.372 233.4C21.87 220.9 42.13 220.9 54.63 233.4L159.1 338.7L393.4 105.4C405.9 92.88 426.1 92.88 438.6 105.4H438.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">you will be <strong>prepared for 2026<\/strong> and subsequent EU obligations,<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-90db02ee uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"you will save time on administration,\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M438.6 105.4C451.1 117.9 451.1 138.1 438.6 150.6L182.6 406.6C170.1 419.1 149.9 419.1 137.4 406.6L9.372 278.6C-3.124 266.1-3.124 245.9 9.372 233.4C21.87 220.9 42.13 220.9 54.63 233.4L159.1 338.7L393.4 105.4C405.9 92.88 426.1 92.88 438.6 105.4H438.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">you will <strong>save time<\/strong> on administration,<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-b00bb819 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"and you will make a professional impression on customers who already use e-invoicing.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M438.6 105.4C451.1 117.9 451.1 138.1 438.6 150.6L182.6 406.6C170.1 419.1 149.9 419.1 137.4 406.6L9.372 278.6C-3.124 266.1-3.124 245.9 9.372 233.4C21.87 220.9 42.13 220.9 54.63 233.4L159.1 338.7L393.4 105.4C405.9 92.88 426.1 92.88 438.6 105.4H438.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">and you will make a <strong>professional impression<\/strong> on customers who already use e-invoicing.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Choose a solution that is <strong>easy to launch<\/strong>, so you don't have to manage an IT project. Let UBL and Peppol work <strong>behind the scenes<\/strong> without any hassle.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/deals-combell-b2brouter@2x-1-1024x585.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/deals-combell-b2brouter@2x-1-1024x585.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/deals-combell-b2brouter@2x-1-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/deals-combell-b2brouter@2x-1-768x439.png 768w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/deals-combell-b2brouter@2x-1.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bonus tip: 20% lifetime discount on B2Brouter<\/h2>\n<p>Want to start with UBL and Peppol without the hassle?<\/p>\n<p>With <strong>B2Brouter via Combell<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-a94745a5 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-9b96c7db uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"you create structured UBL invoices,\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M438.6 105.4C451.1 117.9 451.1 138.1 438.6 150.6L182.6 406.6C170.1 419.1 149.9 419.1 137.4 406.6L9.372 278.6C-3.124 266.1-3.124 245.9 9.372 233.4C21.87 220.9 42.13 220.9 54.63 233.4L159.1 338.7L393.4 105.4C405.9 92.88 426.1 92.88 438.6 105.4H438.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">you create <strong>structured UBL invoices<\/strong>,<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-2d539907 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"you send them securely via Peppol,\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M438.6 105.4C451.1 117.9 451.1 138.1 438.6 150.6L182.6 406.6C170.1 419.1 149.9 419.1 137.4 406.6L9.372 278.6C-3.124 266.1-3.124 245.9 9.372 233.4C21.87 220.9 42.13 220.9 54.63 233.4L159.1 338.7L393.4 105.4C405.9 92.88 426.1 92.88 438.6 105.4H438.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">you send them <strong>securely via Peppol<\/strong>,<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-32c5b15f uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"and you\u2019re ready for mandatory e-invoicing.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M438.6 105.4C451.1 117.9 451.1 138.1 438.6 150.6L182.6 406.6C170.1 419.1 149.9 419.1 137.4 406.6L9.372 278.6C-3.124 266.1-3.124 245.9 9.372 233.4C21.87 220.9 42.13 220.9 54.63 233.4L159.1 338.7L393.4 105.4C405.9 92.88 426.1 92.88 438.6 105.4H438.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">and you\u2019re ready for <strong>mandatory e-invoicing<\/strong>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>As a <strong>Combell customer<\/strong>, you get a <strong>20% lifetime discount<\/strong> on your B2Brouter subscription. You can even <strong>start for free<\/strong>, perfect for testing everything at your own pace.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-yellow-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/e-invoicing-software\">Try B2Brouter<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Activate your B2Brouter account via Combell, discover how easy e-invoicing with UBL and Peppol can be, and get your business ready for 2026 today, with a 20% lifetime discount.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>E-invoicing is accelerating fast. 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