Investments: What Belgian Equine Businesses Need to Know?

E-invoicing is becoming mandatory in Belgium for B2B transactions starting January 1, 2026. This means businesses must exchange invoices electronically using the Peppol standard. While this may seem daunting, the Belgian government is incentivizing the transition with a significant 120% cost deduction for e-invoicing investments.

Maximize Tax Benefits for Your Equine Business with E-Invoicing

The Belgian government is encouraging the adoption of e-invoicing with a significant incentive: a 120% cost deduction for eligible expenses incurred between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2027. This presents a unique opportunity for equine businesses – stables, riding schools, training facilities, and more – to streamline their billing processes, improve efficiency, and significantly reduce their tax liabilities.  

What is E-Invoicing?

E-invoicing involves the electronic exchange of invoices between businesses. In Belgium, starting January 1, 2026, e-invoicing will become mandatory for all B2B transactions. This means all invoices issued to other businesses must be sent and received electronically in a standardized format (XML) via the Peppol network.  

Why E-Invoicing is Beneficial for Equine Businesses

• Increased Efficiency:
  • Automate invoice generation and delivery, saving time and reducing manual data entry errors.  
  • Streamline invoice processing and payment collection, improving cash flow.  
  • Reduce administrative overhead and free up valuable staff time for other tasks.  
• Enhanced Security:
  • Minimize the risk of invoice fraud and data breaches.  
  • Ensure the secure and reliable delivery of invoices.
• Improved Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with upcoming e-invoicing regulations in Belgium.
  • Avoid penalties for non-compliance.

What Expenses Qualify for the 120% Cost Deduction?

The 120% cost deduction applies to expenses directly related to implementing e-invoicing, including:

• E-invoicing Software Subscriptions that equicty offers::
  • Fees for software that creates, sends, and receives XML invoices compliant with the Peppol standard. 
  • This includes subscriptions to cloud-based e-invoicing platforms or on-premise software solutions.  
• E-invoicing Consultancy Fees:
  • Costs associated with professional guidance on implementing e-invoicing, such as:
    • System integration with existing accounting and stable management software.  
    • Staff training on e-invoicing procedures.  
    • Assistance with data migration and system configuration.

What Expenses Are NOT Eligible?

The 120% deduction does not apply to:

• Depreciation expenses for e-invoicing software.
• The purchase of general accounting software.

Who Can Claim the Deduction?

The 120% cost deduction is available to:

• Self-employed equine professionals (e.g., stable owners, trainers, farriers, veterinarians)
• Small equine businesses (meeting the relevant size criteria defined by Belgian law)
• Liberal professions within the equine industry

Why Act Now?

From January 1, 2026, e-invoicing will become mandatory for all B2B transactions in Belgium. By adopting an e-invoicing system now, you ensure compliance while leveraging the 120% tax deduction to minimize costs.

Get Started Today

Don’t miss out on this limited-time tax benefit. Implement an e-invoicing solution today and make your equine business more efficient and financially optimized.

Contact us now to learn how our stable management software can help you transition smoothly to e-invoicing while maximizing your savings.