Invoicing through Peppol for free in Belgium: what exists in 2026
Updated · Rotomal
Yes, several private providers let you send and receive Peppol invoices for free, for example Accountable (free plan with unlimited e-invoice sending) or Informer (€0 a month to send and receive). There is no longer a free public tool for businesses: Hermes was shut down on 31 December 2025, and FPS Finance says you cannot register on Peppol directly, only through a Peppol service provider. Mercurius is for invoices to public bodies.
Free and paid tools
| Tool | Free | First paid plan |
|---|---|---|
| Accountable | Peppol registration, unlimited sending from the mobile app (no web access), receiving via Peppol, 5 booked expenses a month | €9.90 a month excl. VAT (annual billing) |
| Informer | €0 a month, sales invoices without a monthly limit, Peppol sending and receiving | €15 per user per month |
| Billit | 15-day trial | €7.50 a month for 25 documents, then €0.50 per document |
| Banqup | No free plan shown | €20 a month excl. VAT |
Prices taken from the vendors' sites on 3 November 2026. Accountable shows different prices on two pages; check before you commit.
What free does and doesn't cover
- Check that the free tool covers both sending and receiving. Part of the problems come from tools switched on in one direction only.
- Look at the limits: number of invoices, expenses, users, mobile app only.
- A received Peppol invoice is an XML file; the PDF is only a readable copy. The tool should display it clearly.
- Check that your accountant receives your invoices, ideally automatically.
Checking your registration
- Belgian businesses are registered at least under their enterprise number, scheme 0208.
- In Lookup Peppol (lookup.peppol.org), search for 0208: followed by your enterprise number, for example 0208:0308357159.
- Note: the lookup does not say whether you can also send. Test a real send.
Higher deduction
Circular 2026/C/46 lets individuals and small companies deduct certain e-invoicing costs at 120% for tax periods 2024 to 2027: periodic software subscriptions, advice to set it up, and surcharges shown separately on the invoice. Advice on choosing software is excluded.
A free tool costs nothing to deduct; a paid plan can therefore cost less than it seems. Have your accountant confirm it.
Questions
Does Hermes still exist?
No. Hermes was shut down on 31 December 2025; archived invoices could be viewed until 31 March 2026.
Is Billtobox still free?
Billtobox says new accounts can no longer be created since June 2026 and sends new users to Banqup.
Is a free tool enough to be compliant?
Yes, if you can send and receive structured invoices through Peppol. The law does not require paid software.
Can I keep my Word invoice template?
The content yes, the format no: the invoice must be produced as a structured invoice in the Peppol tool. Depending on the tool, your details and logo can be carried over.
Sources
- FPS Finance: general questions on Peppol Source: efacture.belgium.be
- Deloitte Belgium: update on the e-invoicing mandate (Hermes) Source: deloitte.com
- Banqup: Belgium retires the Hermes platform Source: banqup.com
- Accountable: pricing Source: accountable.eu
- Informer: e-invoicing Source: informer.eu
- Billit: pricing Source: billit.eu
- Banqup: pricing Source: banqup.com
- Billtobox: Peppol Source: billtobox.com
- Dexxter: received your first Peppol invoice, what now? Source: dexxter.be
- Banqup: Belgium's 2026 mandate, what we have learned (July 2026) Source: banqup.com
- OECCBB: circular 2026/C/46 on the higher deduction for e-invoicing costs Source: blog.oeccbb.be