Banqup automatically archives your documents to help you comply with legal requirements while keeping your financial records organized and accessible. The archiving period varies based on your subscription plan.
Archiving periods by plan type
Free plan
Documents are archived for 12 months from their upload date
After 12 months, documents are automatically removed from your account
Paid plans
Documents are archived for 10 years to meet Belgian legal requirements
The 10-year period starts from the end of the taxable period to which documents relate
This ensures compliance with Belgian tax and accounting regulations
Legal context
Belgian law requires businesses to keep their financial documents (invoices, credit notes, and related documents) for 10 years following the taxable period they relate to. Our paid plans' archiving period is designed to help you meet this legal obligation automatically.
Tips for document management
Regularly check your document archive to ensure important documents are retained
Download important documents before the archiving period ends
Consider upgrading to a paid plan if you need extended archiving
Important notes
Once documents are removed from the archive, they cannot be recovered
Export options are available to download your documents before your archive expires
FAQ
Can I extend the archiving period on the free plan?
Yes, you can upgrade to a paid plan at any time to extend your archiving period to 10 years.
Can I manually delete archived documents?
Yes, you can delete documents from your archive at any time, regardless of your plan type. Deleting archived documents is a permanent action and cannot be undone.