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Practical guides on quotes, electronic signature and invoicing in France and Belgium.
4 October 2026
6% Renovation VAT in Belgium: Conditions, Mandatory Statement, and Template
How and when to apply the reduced 6% VAT rate on renovation quotes and invoices in Belgium. Conditions, statutory statement, and invoice model.
8 September 2026
Formal Notice for an Unpaid Invoice: Word Template and Procedure (France and Belgium)
Official formal notice letter template for unpaid invoices in Word (.docx). Mandatory details, 8-day deadline and legal procedure.
30 August 2026
How to Write a Quote in France: Steps, 20% VAT, and Signature
How to write a quote in France, step by step: when it is required, how to structure it, which VAT rate to apply, then send it and get it signed.
30 August 2026
Invoices Awaiting Payment: How to Track Them (and Follow Up on Time)
Invoices awaiting payment: what that status means, how to prioritise the list, and when to move from day-to-day tracking to a second reminder.
29 August 2026
VAT Audit and the FEC: The File French Tax Authorities Demand During a Check
During a tax audit, the FEC file can be demanded on day one. Who must provide it, how to test it, and how to generate it.
28 August 2026
Second Reminder Letter for an Unpaid Invoice: Template (France and Belgium)
A copy-paste second reminder letter for an unpaid invoice. Email or post, recovery fees, and deadline before registered mail: France and Belgium.
27 August 2026
Signed Quote With No Start Date in Belgium: What Are Your Rights?
A start date isn't a mandatory detail on a Belgian quote. Here's what the law says about delays, and the concrete steps to take if work never begins.
27 August 2026
Business or Individual Client: What Actually Changes
Cancellation rights, VAT display, structured e-invoicing: whether your client is a business or an individual changes the legal rules on quotes and invoices.
23 August 2026
Compliant Invoice in France: Word, Excel and PDF Template to Download
The full list of mandatory details, the legal retention period (10 years), and the Word, Excel and PDF template to download for a compliant invoice.
23 August 2026
Belgian Invoice Template: Mandatory Mentions (Word, Excel, PDF)
A Belgian invoice template to download, plus the mandatory mentions list (CBE, VAT, 10-year retention) for a compliant invoice.
22 August 2026
Free PDF Quote: Word, Excel and PDF Templates to Download (France and Belgium)
Free quote template to download in Word, Excel, or PDF, with the structure and details that make it legally valid in both France and Belgium.
20 August 2026
Freelancer Quotes in France: The Mandatory Details and the Mistakes That Cost You Clients
Mandatory details on a French sole trader quote: complete checklist, VAT wording by tax status, and worked example.
15 August 2026
Electronic Invoicing in France: What Actually Changes on 1 September 2026
From 1 September 2026, receiving e-invoices becomes mandatory in France. Rollout timeline, PDP rules, and small business deadlines.
7 August 2026
HeyDevis vs. Making Your Quotes in Excel or Word
Excel is fine for a one-off quote. Here is an honest look at where it works and where it breaks down beyond a few quotes a month.
7 August 2026
Peppol E-Invoicing in Belgium 2026: What Changes for the Self-Employed
Peppol e-invoicing becomes mandatory for Belgian B2B in 2026. Deadlines, legal scope, and how to get your invoices ready.
2 August 2026
Deposit Refund and Restitution: Credit Note, Refund, and Compliance
How to refund or restitute a deposit: issue a credit note, return the funds (card or bank transfer), and stay compliant in France and Belgium.
1 August 2026
How to Write a Professional Quote in Belgium: The Complete Guide
The mandatory information, the structure, and the mistakes to avoid for a quote that inspires trust and gets signed fast.
1 August 2026
Quote vs Invoice: What's the Difference, and What Does the Law Require?
Quotes and invoices: two essential business documents with distinct legal rules. Learn the key differences, mandatory mentions, and billing requirements.
1 August 2026
Deposit on Signature: How Much to Ask For, and How to Collect It
Deposits on quotes: recommended percentages, legal invoicing requirements, and secure payment collection methods (card or bank transfer) to protect cash flow.
1 August 2026
Credit Notes in Belgium: Rules, Mandatory Details, and Template
How to cancel or amend an invoice in Belgium with a compliant credit note. Royal Decree No. 1 mentions, VAT grid 85, Peppol UBL, and template.
1 August 2026
B2B Late Payment Interest and the €40 Flat Recovery Fee in Belgium: 2002 Act Guide
Unpaid B2B invoice in Belgium? Learn how statutory default interest and the €40 recovery fee under the Act of 2 August 2002 apply automatically.