Peppol ID Belgium: Get Your Identifier

Your Peppol ID is your unique address on the Peppol network. In Belgium, it's based on your BCE number in the format 0208:your_BCE_number. With FACTURYS, your Peppol ID is activated automatically upon registration — no paperwork needed.

What is a Peppol ID?

A Peppol ID is the equivalent of a postal address on the Peppol network. Every company has a unique one based on their national identifier. It's how your clients and suppliers send you invoices.

  • Unique identifier — Every company has a single Peppol ID based on their national identification number.
  • Belgian format — In Belgium: 0208: followed by your 10-digit BCE number.
  • Public directory — Your Peppol ID is published in the Peppol SMP directory, accessible to all participants.
  • Portable — Your Peppol ID follows you if you switch software or Access Point.

Peppol ID and legal obligation

Since January 1, 2026, every Belgian VAT-registered business must have an active Peppol ID to send and receive B2B invoices. Without a Peppol ID, you cannot participate in the network and you are in breach of the law.

Instant activation with FACTURYS

Create your FACTURYS account with your Belgian VAT number. Your Peppol ID is automatically activated in under 2 minutes. No forms, no approval wait time.

  • Activation in 2 minutes — Your Peppol ID is ready as soon as your account is created.
  • Based on your BCE — Official format 0208:your_BCE — recognized across the entire network.
  • SMP registration — Automatic publication in the Peppol directory so your partners can find you.
  • Transfer possible — Your Peppol ID stays the same if you switch providers.
  • Multi-entity — Manage multiple Peppol IDs for different subsidiaries or entities.

FAQ — Peppol ID Belgium

What is the format of the Belgian Peppol ID?

The format is 0208: followed by your 10-digit BCE number. For example: 0208:0123456789.

Is the Peppol ID free?

With FACTURYS, Peppol ID activation is included in the subscription. There are no separate fees for the identifier.

How long does it take to get a Peppol ID?

With FACTURYS, activation is instant. Your Peppol ID is ready in under 2 minutes after creating your account.

Does my Peppol ID change if I switch software?

No. Your Peppol ID is permanent and based on your BCE number. It follows you regardless of which software you use.

Can I have multiple Peppol IDs?

Yes, if your company has multiple BCE numbers (subsidiaries, branches). Each legal entity has its own Peppol ID.

How do I check if my Peppol ID is active?

Search your BCE number in the public Peppol directory (SMP lookup). FACTURYS also displays the status in your dashboard.