Finland has been a pioneer in electronic invoicing, with its journey beginning in the early 2000s. The country implemented the EU Directive 2014/55/EU through the Finnish e-Invoicing Act (241/2019), which came into effect on April 1, 2019, for central government bodies and extended to all public procurement entities by April 1, 2020. Since then, all suppliers to public sector entities are required to issue electronic invoices that comply with the European standard EN 16931.
The Finnish e-invoicing landscape is characterized by the use of national formats such as Finvoice 3.0 and TEAPPSXML 3.0, both aligned with the European standard. Additionally, the Peppol network is widely adopted, facilitating cross-border invoicing within the EU. The Finnish Tax Administration (Vero Skatt) oversees e-invoicing compliance and reporting, ensuring that businesses adhere to the established standards.
As Finland continues to advance its digital infrastructure, businesses operating within the country or engaging in transactions with Finnish entities must stay informed about the evolving e-invoicing requirements. We can help you with that.
Important dates
April 1, 2024
Finnish governmental agencies required suppliers to be capable of exchanging Peppol order and order response messages, enforced through procurement contracts.
April 1, 2025 (Preliminary)
A proposed mandate may require all B2B transactions to utilize electronic invoicing, pending legislative approval.
Legislation
- Mandatory B2G invoicing
Since April 1, 2020, all public sector entities in Finland are required to receive and process electronic invoices compliant with the European standard EN 16931.
- B2B e-invoicing rights
Since April 1, 2020, companies with an annual turnover exceeding €10,000 can require their suppliers to send electronic invoices.
- Peppol e-ordering requirement
As of April 1, 2024, Finnish governmental agencies require suppliers to be capable of exchanging Peppol order and order response messages.
- E-invoicing Act 241/2019
This act mandates the use of electronic invoicing in public procurement and allows private companies to demand e-invoices from their suppliers.
- European Directive 2014/55/EU
Implemented in Finland to standardize electronic invoicing across EU member states, ensuring interoperability and efficiency.
Accepted formats
Finvoice 3.0 and TEAPPSXML 3.0 are the national e-invoice formats in Finland, both aligned with the European standard EN 16931.
Delivery channels
Electronic invoices can be transmitted through various channels, including the TIEKE e-invoicing network and the Peppol network.
Regulating authority
The Finnish Tax Administration (Vero Skatt) oversees e-invoicing compliance and reporting.
Send e-invoices to Finland securely with B2Brouter
Compliant with Finnish standards
B2Brouter supports Finvoice and TEAPPSXML formats, ensuring full compliance with Finnish e-invoicing regulations.
Connected to Peppol network
Easily send and receive e-invoices across Europe thanks to integrated Peppol connectivity.
Multi-client and multi-language
Manage invoices for different clients and in multiple languages, ideal for international businesses.
Free and scalable plans
Start with a free plan and upgrade as your invoicing needs grow, with no software installation required.
Certifications
B2Brouter is certified with the ISO 27001 standard on information security management, certified as a Peppol Access Point Service Provider and a member of the EESPA.
