In this article, we explain how you can stay ahead of upcoming requirements. Automated invoice processing using Continia’s software applications and integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central as an ERP system are central to this.
Switch to Electronic Invoicing
In today’s digital age, companies are constantly looking for ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline their processes. Invoicing is an area where this is particularly relevant. But traditional, paper-based invoicing is time-consuming, error-prone, and not environmentally friendly… That’s why more and more organizations are opting for electronic invoicing (or e-invoicing) as a more efficient and sustainable alternative.
You can do that today through the billing system Peppol, which stands for ‘Pan-European Public Procurement Online.’ Peppol is therefore the international standard for e-invoicing and e-ordering. European countries are already preparing for mandatory B2B e-invoicing using Peppol. Starting in 2026, the Belgian government will also require Belgian companies to make this transition.
In the first phase, larger companies will be required to send and receive electronic invoices via the Peppol network. This means that, starting then, all companies will also need to be able to send and receive invoices in XML format via a certified exchange platform.
Don't wait until it's too late
The requirement will take effect at different times in different countries. If your company also operates internationally, this means you need to be ready even before it becomes mandatory in Belgium. It takes a lot of time to get all your customers and suppliers on board, but the good news is that you can get started today.
With the automated invoice processing solutions from Continia Alistar can help your organization comply with this legislation. These solutions are ready for e-invoicing and ensure that you can stay ahead of upcoming requirements. This offers many advantages:
- You won’t put unnecessary time pressure on your accounting department to set up your ERP environment. After all, customers and suppliers need to be notified and followed up with regarding the transition to e-invoicing.
- You can start working more efficiently right away.
- Your customers and suppliers, in turn, benefit from more efficient processing of invoices and payment flows and are not put under pressure.
Ensure compliance and peace of mind with Continia
Don't wait until the last minute to switch to e-invoicing—give your customers and suppliers time to get ready! Continia's solutions offer compliance ”and, above all, peace of mind" to businesses.
- Continia Document Capture ensures that you can receive documents in both PDF and XML formats—whether sent via email, downloaded from a platform, or received through the Peppol network—all from a single central workspace.
- Continia Document Output On the other hand, it handles the outbound flow of your e-invoices in both PDF and XML formats. In addition, this solution also offers convenient support for sending all other documents from the ERP environment, such as Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Connect to the Peppol eDelivery network
As an accredited Peppol Partner, Continia can send and receive all your incoming and outgoing invoices securely and accurately from a single central location within Business Central. It supports the various formats used by member states to comply with local legislation.
To do this, we use the Continia Delivery Network (built into Continia Document Capture and Output), allowing you to securely exchange electronic invoices via the Peppol eDelivery Network.
With this connection, you can communicate directly with any customer or partner connected to the Peppol network. In addition, you can convert your e-documents to the Peppol format and send them securely to all your trading partners.
