AFAS Software has confirmed that Profit 8, the next major version of its ERP, will be available from Monday, July 6, 2026. Presented at AFAS Open 2026 (June 16 and 18 in Kontich, Belgium), this update introduces two significant changes over Profit 7: Jonas, the AI assistant, is now embedded directly in business workflows, and e-invoicing via Peppol becomes a native feature of the financial module (Scansys, June 19, 2026).
From Conversational Chatbot to Workflow AI
Profit 7 introduced Jonas as a conversational assistant layered on top of the interface. Profit 8 takes a different step: Jonas integrates directly into ERP processes. AFAS confirms three new operational capabilities (Scansys, June 19, 2026):
- In-workflow chat: Jonas can be queried without leaving an active process — no context switch required.
- Automatic workflow field completion: the AI suggests values for workflow fields based on data already present in Profit.
- Automatic import field mapping: when importing data, Jonas identifies and maps source columns to the corresponding Profit fields automatically.
On the e-invoicing side, AFAS had already established its Peppol Service Provider status, confirmed at AFAS Open. Profit 8 adds automatic processing of incoming invoices in UBL or PDF format via Peppol, closing the loop on the receiving side.
The new ReportGenerator also ships in this release: the built-in reporting tool can now generate invoices and payslips directly from Profit, with branding and graphic customisation options. Updates also cover HRM, Payroll, Order Management, and AFAS Pocket (the mobile app).
Impact for Finance and HR Teams in the Benelux
On the e-invoicing side, the regulatory calendar sets the pace. In Belgium, the obligation to issue and receive structured invoices via Peppol has been in force since January 1, 2026 for all VAT-registered businesses. Penalties have been active since April 1, 2026: €1,500 per non-compliant invoice for a first offence, €5,000 for repeat violations (AFAS Belgium, roadmap). Profit 8’s automatic UBL/PDF processing addresses this directly: finance teams handling a daily supplier invoice flow gain automation without an additional integration project.
On the AI side, the challenge is real adoption. AI assistants bolted on outside the actual workflow tend to see low utilisation in practice — users forget to consult them, or the context switch breaks concentration. Jonas intervening within an active workflow reduces that friction. For HR teams managing data import flows (onboarding, payroll), automatic field mapping delivers measurable time savings on repetitive tasks.
One technical requirement not to overlook: DKIM is now mandatory. AFAS confirms that the DKIM protocol (outgoing email authentication) becomes mandatory from Profit 8 onwards (Scansys, June 19, 2026). Organisations sending notifications, invoices, or payslips by email from Profit must verify that their DNS configuration includes a valid DKIM record before migrating. This is a checklist item to address with your IT team before July 6.
What to Watch
July 6 is the first day of availability, not an automatic switchover. AFAS customers migrate on their own schedule. For Belgian organisations that have not yet activated Peppol processing in Profit, the move to Profit 8 is an opportunity to do so as part of a planned upgrade — no separate project required.
In the Netherlands, a B2B e-invoicing mandate is in preparation under the ViDA (VAT in the Digital Age) regulation, expected around 2030. The Peppol infrastructure built for Belgium will serve as the foundation for the Dutch rollout.
For more context, see our analysis of AFAS Profit 8’s Peppol Service Provider status, our guide to Belgium’s mandatory Peppol e-invoicing, and our article on the penalties active since April 2026.
