As the Belgian equestrian market becomes increasingly professional, staying compliant with tax regulations is no longer optional—it's a necessity. By January 1, 2026, a new legal requirement will change how every horse professional, from stable owners to farriers, manages their billing.

What is the New E-Invoicing Requirement?

Starting in 2026, all VAT-registered companies in Belgium will be legally required to send and receive invoices electronically via the Peppol network. This applies to both **Business-to-Government (B2G)**and Business-to-Business (B2B) transactions.

What is Peppol?

Peppol (Pan-European Public Procurement Online) is a secure, international network that standardizes the exchange of business documents. Unlike a PDF sent via email, a Peppol invoice is a structured data file that "talks" directly to accounting systems.

Direct Communication: No more manual data entry or lost emails.
Automation: Documents are processed instantly between your system and your client’s.

Why Equestrian Professionals Must Act Now

Strict Legal Penalties: Non-compliance carries heavy financial risks. Fines start at €1,500 for a first infraction, rising to €3,000 for a second, and €5,000 for subsequent violations.
Long-term Efficiency: While the switch requires a small initial effort, it eliminates the "shoebox of receipts" at the end of the quarter. It streamlines your workflow and reduces the billable hours you pay your accountant.
Market Professionalism: To work with top-tier stables, trainers, and suppliers, you need to be reachable on the Peppol network. Falling behind makes your business harder to work with.

Can’t My Current Accounting Software Handle This?

Most accounting platforms are "Peppol-ready," but they are often built for accountants, not horse people. Many systems are great at receiving invoices but make sending them a chore—often requiring you to create a PDF, upload it, and manually convert it.

Why Choose Equihub for Your E-Invoicing?

Equihub Invoicing is designed specifically for the unique needs of the equestrian world.

Seamless Integration: All your lesson, boarding, and training data is already in Equihub. Creating a Peppol-compliant invoice takes seconds.
Automatic Delivery: Once an invoice is finalized, Equihub sends it directly to your customer’s Peppol inbox.
Side-by-Side Compatibility: Equihub works as a "send-only" Peppol interface. This means you can use Equihub to bill your clients while keeping your existing accounting software to receive and manage your own bills.

Ready to make the switch?

Switch to Equihub and start using Peppol today. Learn more on how E-invoicing works in Equihub in our how-to guide.

Is Your Equestrian Business Ready for the 2026 E-Invoicing Mandate in Belgium?