{"id":4294,"date":"2023-08-29T13:36:04","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T11:36:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/help\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=4294"},"modified":"2024-12-11T11:35:04","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T10:35:04","slug":"digital-invoicing","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/help\/kb\/digital-invoicing\/","title":{"rendered":"Why choose for e-invoicing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/digital-building-blocks\/wikis\/display\/DIGITAL\/eInvoicing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">E-invoicing<\/a> is now available at Combell. That is a digital system for sending (and receiving) invoices between companies. With this, we make our invoicing process simpler and more efficient. And in 2026, e-invoicing will become mandatory for all companies. Quickly discover what benefits digital invoicing can offer you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc  is-style-outline htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-what-is-e-invoicing\">What is e-invoicing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-what-benefits-does-e-invoicing-bring-you\">Why choose e-invoicing?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-e-invoicing\">What is e-invoicing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>E-invoicing equals digital or electronic invoicing. It means that electronic invoices are created, sent and received in a predetermined, online structure. So, e-invoicing should <strong>not be compared at all to the classic PDF invoice<\/strong> you receive via e-mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No, e-invoicing goes much further. Whereas you first have to fish out a PDF file from your e-mail and then enter the invoice into your accounting software yourself, e-invoicing does this automatically for you. The digital invoice arrives immediately in your accounting programme, where it is ready for immediate processing. Less work for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-alert\">In some cases, you will still receive the invoice via e-mail.<br>This depends on your access point (usually your accounting programme) on the Peppol network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-only-between-companies\">Only between companies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>That defined structure, say the software under the bonnet, is called UBL. Which stands for Universal Business Language. The purpose of this fixed structure is to allow the e-invoice to be read quickly and error-free by your accounting programme. Something that is not possible with a PDF invoice you receive via e-mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The word &#8216;business&#8217; in UBL immediately makes it clear that this digital form of invoicing is mainly aimed at companies (B2B). However, government bodies also use this digital invoicing system. As a company, you can therefore not use e-invoicing to send invoices to private individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-e-invoicing-via-european-peppol-network\">E-invoicing via European PEPPOL network<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>E-invoicing runs via PEPPOL. This is a network infrastructure that connects various companies, government bodies and service providers. That way, you receive your electronic invoice in a secure and standardised way. Currently, 41 countries already use this invoicing network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-mandatory-in-2024\">Mandatory from 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By starting with e-invoicing, Combell sets its sights on the future. From 2026, electronic invoicing will be mandatory for all businesses in Belgium. This is already the case in several European countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because e-invoicing is a large-scale project of the European Union. Our country also has ambitious plans when it comes to digital invoicing. The implementation of those plans will start on 1 January 2026. An agreement on this was recently reached by the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-devplus-brand-content\" data-brands=\"6\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-info\"><strong>Do you have questions about Combell&#8217;s digital invoicing?<br><\/strong>Our administration is available every working day from 8 am to 5 pm. Contact them via e-mail (<a href=\"mailto:admin@combell.com\">admin@combell.com<\/a>) or call toll-free on 0800 8 5678.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-what-benefits-does-e-invoicing-bring-you\">Why choose e-invoicing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-more-efficient-accounting\">More efficient accounting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>E-invoicing does away with the red tape involved in invoicing. An e-invoice is always sent with the same structure. This way, your accounting programme can immediately read all the information (amounts, dates, communication, etc.) correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-no-more-scanning-or-entering-invoices\">No more scanning or entering invoices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No more scanning and\/or entering invoices with your accountant. In most cases, the invoice arrives directly in your accounting programme (or at your accountant&#8217;s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-secure-option-so-say-goodbye-to-phishing\">Secure option, so say goodbye to phishing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With e-invoicing, you are absolutely sure that the invoices really come from us because they are sent over a secure network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-soon-to-be-required-by-the-eu\">Soon to be required by the EU<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As cited: from 2026, e-invoicing will become mandatory for the B2B market in Belgium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/my.combell.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Activate e-invoicing in the control panel<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>E-invoicing is now available at Combell. That is a digital system for sending (and receiving) invoices between companies. With this, we make our invoicing process simpler and more efficient. And in 2026, e-invoicing will become mandatory for all companies. Quickly discover what benefits digital invoicing can offer you. 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