How to receive e-invoices from Partena?

Have you registered with Peppol and would you now like to receive your quarterly social security contributions as e-invoices? With social counter Partena, it’s already possible. In this short guide, we’ll explain how to set it up.

Receiving e-invoices from Partena

You can now receive payment requests for your social security contributions from Partena as e-invoices.

Follow these steps:

• Register for free with Peppol. Here you can find how to do that. Already registered with Peppol? Move on to the next step.
• Contact your Partena representative to activate e-invoicing.

What is e-invoicing and Peppol?

E-invoices are not equal to digital invoices. For example, a PDF of an invoice is a digital invoice, but not an e-invoice. From 2026, all Belgian self-employed individuals will be required to switch to e-invoicing.

E-invoices consist of specific XML files sent in UBL format via the Peppol network. These UBL standards ensure that all necessary information is included on the invoice and that it is readable by accounting or invoicing software, such as Accountable.

💡Accountable tip: You can use Accountable to receive and send e-invoices via the Peppol network, even in our free plan. Try Accountable now.

How do I register my business with Peppol?

To activate e-invoicing via Peppol with Partena or any other social counter, you need suitable invoicing or accounting software. You also have to register your business with Peppol. This is completely free of charge.

Here’s how to register with Peppol through Accountable:

1. Log in via the website or app.
2. Open the menu and select “Settings.”
3. Choose Peppol (e-invoicing).
4. Sign up to receive e-invoices via the Peppol network.

It may take a few minutes for your registration to be processed. Not sure if it worked? Check if your company is listed in the Peppol Directory.

Ready, set, e-invoicing

Once your registration is complete, you can start receiving e-invoices from your social security fund and other suppliers that support e-invoicing. Your e-invoices will automatically appear in the expenses screen in Accountable.

However, not every social secretariat will automatically send you an e-invoice. Contact your representative at Partena for more information.

Read more about:

• Receiving e-invoices from Securex
• Receiving e-invoices from Xerius

Do you have a question for Accountable? Send us an email, and we’ll be happy to assist you!