Invoice & Financial Management built on Microsoft Business Central

NORRIQ Law Firm manages the complete financial lifecycle of a legal case, from billable work to posted invoice, directly within Microsoft Business Central. Time, disbursements, provisions and VAT logic are processed in one integrated financial workflow, providing full transparency and control for partners, finance teams and management.

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The challenge: bridging legal work and accounting

For many law firms, the billing cycle remains a source of friction.
Common challenges include:

  • Manual entry of disbursements and expenses

  • Complex VAT treatment for domestic and international clients

  • Time-consuming review of pro-forma invoices

  • Limited visibility on unbilled Work in Progress

  • Disconnected systems between matter management and accounting

When billing data is not directly connected to the ledger, firms risk delayed invoicing, data inconsistencies and reduced cash flow predictability.

Financial management embedded in the matter lifecycle

NORRIQ Law Firm makes Microsoft Business Central the financial core of your practice.

Rather than treating billing as a separate step, all financial data is generated and managed as part of the matter lifecycle:

  • Time entries

  • Disbursements

  • Provisions and retainers

  • WIP and billing backlog

  • VAT calculation and posting

Every transaction is synchronised, traceable and legally compliant.

Prebilling and invoice control

Before invoices are posted, firms retain full control through structured prebilling.

Automated Prebilling
Prebill overviews provide a clear view of all time entries and disbursements linked to a matter.

Review and Adjustments
Partners can review, adjust or write off entries before final invoicing, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

Once approved, invoices are generated and posted directly to the general ledger.

VAT-compliant invoicing across jurisdictions

NORRIQ Law Firm includes a legal-specific VAT configuration within Business Central.

The solution supports:

  • VAT matrices based on client location and service type

  • Automatic VAT determination and posting

  • Consistent treatment across matters and offices

This ensures compliance with local VAT regulations while maintaining a unified financial structure across countries.

Disbursements, provisions and trust accounting

Financial management extends beyond hourly billing.

Disbursement tracking
Court fees, travel costs and other expenses can be added directly to the matter and are automatically included in the next invoice.

Provisions and retainers
Client funds are tracked within Business Central and can be applied against final invoices while maintaining clear ledger balances.

All movements are fully traceable.

Mandatory B2B e-invoicing and international standards

NORRIQ Law Firm supports both local mandates and international client requirements.

Peppol e-invoicing
Structured e-invoices can be sent directly from Business Central via the Peppol network, supporting mandatory B2B requirements.

LEDES & E-Billing
The solution supports LEDES 98B and related standards.
UTBMS codes are applied at entry level and automatically included in the required billing formats for corporate legal portals.

Add-ons

The invoice and financial management module can be further extended with additional add-ons such as expense management, credit collection and a banking connector. These extensions help streamline financial processes, improve cash flow management and provide a more integrated financial workflow within Microsoft Business Central.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • For B2B transactions in Belgium, structured electronic invoicing via the Peppol network becomes mandatory from 1 January 2026.

    NORRIQ Law Firm supports Peppol integration directly within Microsoft Business Central, enabling firms to generate and transmit compliant e-invoices without additional third-party tools.

  • NORRIQ Law Firm supports both billing models.

    For hourly matters, rates are applied automatically based on Price Lists and Rate Categories.
    For fixed-fee matters, firms can define specific matter pricing and monitor time spent against a predefined budget.

    This ensures financial control while maintaining profitability across different engagement models.

  • The system supports LEDES 98B and related international e-billing standards.

    UTBMS codes can be assigned to time entries and disbursements.
    When generating invoices, NORRIQ Law Firm automatically produces the required LEDES-compliant file format for submission to corporate legal portals.

  • Yes.

    All financial actions are logged across the Matter App and Microsoft Business Central, including:

    • Rate adjustments

    • Prebill changes

    • Invoice generation

    • Ledger postings

    This ensures transparency for internal governance, audits and regulatory compliance.

Turn financial data into operational control

Discuss your current billing and financial workflows with our legal solutions team and explore how NORRIQ Law Firm can bring structure, compliance and predictability to your financial operations.

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