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From 1 January 2026, electronic invoicing will be mandatory for all Belgian companies in their dealings with public administrations. These regulations will gradually be extended to all business-to-business relations. The aim is clear: to standardise commercial documents, improve accounting exchanges, automate processing and secure data transmission through the PEPPOL network.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Many Belgian companies are already using Stripe as a payment solution to manage their customer invoices. Stripe can be used to issue conventional PDF invoices, automate reminders and manage payments. But Stripe alone cannot send electronic invoices that comply with European requirements via the PEPPOL network. The required format, structured and readable by public systems, is an XML file based on the PEPPOL BIS Billing 3.0 standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The solution is to connect your existing application or invoicing platform to Odoo. Odoo is a modular management software package that natively integrates a PEPPOL-compatible electronic invoicing module. It enables companies to send and receive compliant electronic invoices, without having to rely on a third-party supplier. This enables rapid compliance, without changing your payment system or internal processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Iterates offers full integration between Stripe and Odoo via API. We connect your existing invoicing workflow to Odoo in a secure and automated way. Invoices created in Stripe are transferred to Odoo, which converts them to PEPPOL format and sends them to the final recipients. This architecture guarantees regulatory compliance, accounting reliability and business continuity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can Stripe send electronic invoices in PEPPOL format?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No, Stripe on its own cannot generate and send invoices in PEPPOL format directly from our own account. Stripe is a widely used solution for managing online payments and invoicing. Its Stripe Invoicing module allows you to create, send and track invoices, whilst automating certain tasks such as reminders and payment method management. Invoices can be sent by email as a link or a PDF file. The Stripe dashboard provides a centralised view of payments, subscriptions and invoice statuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Stripe does not natively allow electronic invoices to be sent in PEPPOL format. A Stripe account alone is not enough to connect to the PEPPOL network or to produce an XML file that complies with the PEPPOL BIS Billing 3.0 standard. However, this structured format is essential for meeting the new electronic invoicing obligations in Belgium and Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stripe does not have an integrated PEPPOL access point. It is not designed to manage regulatory e-invoicing directly. Invoices generated in Stripe are mainly conventional documents, not electronic in the legal sense of the term. They cannot therefore be used to meet the requirements of public administrations from 1 January 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To sum up, Stripe can generate PDF invoices and send them automatically by e-mail, but on its own it cannot transmit electronic invoices via PEPPOL. A complementary solution is needed to ensure compliance with Belgian regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Possible alternatives: Stripe applications or custom integration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Given Stripe's limitations in terms of electronic invoicing, there are several solutions for sending compliant invoices via the PEPPOL network. These options are based on two main approaches: the use of third-party applications connected to Stripe or the development of a customised integration via API.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first option is to use apps available on the Stripe marketplace<\/strong>. Some of these applications, developed by specialist providers, enable PDF or standard invoices generated by Stripe to be converted into structured electronic invoices that are PEPPOL-compliant. These tools connect to your Stripe account, automatically retrieve the invoicing data, generate a standardised XML file and send it via a certified PEPPOL access point. Solutions such as Billit or Invopop offer this type of service. The status of invoices can be updated in your Stripe dashboard after transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This approach may be suitable if you have a limited volume of invoices or are looking for a solution that can be activated quickly. However, it often depends on a subscription to an external application, with variable costs per invoice or volume, and limited technical customisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second solution, which is more flexible and robust, relies on a bespoke API integration between Stripe, your application and a PEPPOL-compatible third-party system<\/strong>. This integration enables you to retrieve invoicing data directly from Stripe using API keys, convert it to the required format (UBL, PEPPOL BIS Billing), and then transmit it via a PEPPOL service provider. You retain control over configuration, status management, documents sent and full traceability of exchanges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This integration can also include synchronisation with software such as Odoo, which centralises invoicing, payments, accounting and reporting. This approach is ideal for Belgian companies that want to secure their compliance while automating their invoicing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why use Odoo to send electronic invoices via PEPPOL?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Odoo is a complete ERP solution that natively integrates electronic invoicing and compatibility with the PEPPOL network. Unlike Stripe, Odoo offers a structured invoicing module designed to meet the tax and accounting obligations of Belgian and European companies. It generates compliant electronic invoices, activates the required parameters and automatically transmits documents via PEPPOL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Odoo as the central point of the process enables businesses to centralise invoice management, from payment to accounting, while ensuring regulatory compliance from 1 January 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Native functionality in Odoo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Odoo includes an e-invoicing feature in its recent versions (from Odoo 15.0 onwards), with the ability to send and receive e-invoices directly via PEPPOL. This is not simply an XML file export, but a fully-fledged system connected to the PEPPOL network\u2019s access points. This enables businesses to comply with European invoicing standards without relying on an external provider.\u00a0Odoo\u2019s invoicing module is integrated with the rest of the system: accounts, reporting, payments and commercial documents are all synchronised. This enables you to track the entire invoicing cycle, from the quotation to the transmission of the invoice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Odoo configuration parameters<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Electronic invoicing in Odoo is enabled directly within the invoicing module\u2019s settings. Simply enable the PEPPOL option in the configuration, then register your company as a PEPPOL participant. Odoo then acts as a certified endpoint for sending electronic invoices in the BIS Billing 3.0 format. Businesses can configure their company number, the type of electronic format used (UBL, XML), and customise their invoice templates. Everything is centralised within the Odoo interface, with no manual intervention or external conversion required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Odoo documentation and Belgian compatibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Odoo documentation, particularly that for version 15.0 and later, explains how to configure the system to comply with Belgian and European requirements. As Belgium is one of the countries that has adopted PEPPOL as its official infrastructure, Odoo offers a ready-to-use configuration for Belgian businesses, including VAT rules, mandatory information on invoices and recognised formats.\u00a0Thanks to this native compatibility, businesses can automate their e-invoicing processes whilst meeting legal obligations at no extra cost per invoice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Architecture for integrating Stripe with Odoo and sending via PEPPOL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Implementing an integration architecture between Stripe, Odoo and the PEPPOL network enables the entire invoicing workflow to be automated, from payment through to the regulatory transmission of electronic invoices. This approach is based on connectors or API calls that ensure data synchronisation between the systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here's how this process can be effectively structured:<\/p>\n\n\n\n