Error Guide

🇧🇪 BR-BE-02: Belgian VAT number recommended in Belgium

WarningMandatoryNeeds Input

Belgian invoices should include the BTW/TVA number in format BE + 10 digits.

Quick Facts

Severity

Warning

Ruleset

peppol-bis-3

Mandate

B2B Mandatory

Fix Type

Needs input

Why This Matters in Belgium

Belgium requires e-invoicing using Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 (UBL). This warning may cause processing delays in Belgium. While not immediately rejected, it should be fixed for compliance.

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How to Fix BR-BE-02

1
Get BTW number
Format: BE + 0 + 9 digits (10 digits total)
2
Include leading zero
First digit after BE is always 0
3
Add to invoice
Place in PartyTaxScheme section

Belgium E-Invoicing Requirements

Phase

Status

Scope

B2G

Live (Nov 2022)

All federal government suppliers

B2B

Live (Jan 2026)

All Belgian VAT-registered businesses

Common Causes

•Missing leading zero
•Using enterprise number only
•Wrong format

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