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Articles tagged b2b for Belgium
Belgium will automatically deactivate EORI numbers linked to inactive or non-existent BCE registrations starting 1 December 2026. Affected traders must restore active status and reapply for EORI to avoid customs clearance disruptions.
Belgium's €3 flat-rate duty on non-EU e-commerce shipments introduced in June 2026 has dramatically shifted customs declaration patterns within six weeks. H7 declarations fell 53% while H1 declarations surged 102%, with average declared values nearly doubling. The duty generated €223.7 million in revenue by mid-August.
Belgium launches 'Customs Attachés Contact Day 2026' to formalize customs diplomacy as an active export-support tool for businesses targeting Asian markets, providing direct advisory access on regulatory and compliance issues through eight regional posts.
Belgium's SPF Finances is implementing two critical NCTS changes on 30 September 2026: Transit Text Bureau (TXT) for exit office operations and strict UTC timezone validation. Traders must ensure advance customs notification before goods leave the EU and audit systems for compliant timestamp formatting.
Belgium has delayed its VAT rules for temporary cross-border goods placements until July 1, 2028, offering businesses a two-year interim compliance window with simplified VAT registration requirements.
Belgian businesses are preparing for the 2026-09-01 B2B e-invoicing mandate with cautious optimism, anticipating manageable adoption despite widespread uncertainty.
Belgium's mandatory B2B Peppol e-invoicing regime became fully enforceable on August 5, 2026, but no fines have been reported as of August 8, 2026. The regime applies to all VAT-registered businesses, with uniform compliance dates and potential administrative enforcement ramp-up ahead.
