Since April 2019, electronic invoicing is mandatory for all suppliers to public sector entities in Sweden. This means that companies must send structured e-invoices when billing government agencies, municipalities, or regional authorities. The invoices must follow a European standard (EN 16931) and are usually sent through the Peppol network using formats like Peppol BIS Billing 3.0.
For private companies (B2B) and consumers (B2C), electronic invoicing is not yet mandatory, but it is becoming more common due to its efficiency and future regulatory plans.
Each public body is responsible for managing its own invoicing system. Some provide their own portals, but there is no unified platform to send e-invoices to all authorities. B2Brouter solves this by offering a single platform connected to the Peppol network, enabling companies to issue compliant e-invoices to any Swedish public body—and to international clients—easily and securely.
In the following sections, we explain what types of e-invoices are required in Sweden, the formats and networks you need to use, and the key changes coming in 2025.
Important dates
July 1, 2025 (confirmed)
Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 will become the preferred format for B2G. EDIFACT and Svefaktura will no longer be supported.
January 2026
Expected implementation of new VAT reference rules for invoices under the EU's ViDA reform.
Legislation
- B2G invoicing status
Since April 2019, e-invoicing is required for all suppliers to public sector bodies in Sweden.
- Accepted formats:
Invoices must follow the EN 16931 standard. Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 is the most widely used format.
- Delivery channels
Peppol is the main delivery network. As there’s no central portal, a certified Peppol provider like B2Brouter can be used to reach all public entities.
- Regulating authority
DIGG, Sweden’s Agency for Digital Government, oversees compliance and promotes e-invoicing standards.
- Archiving requirements:
DIGG, Sweden’s Agency for Digital Government, oversees compliance and promotes e-invoicing standards. B2Brouter meets this legal requirement.
- Peppol registration
Since December 2019, all contracting authorities must be registered in the official Peppol directory.
2025 format transition
From July 2025, legacy B2G formats like EDIFACT and Svefaktura will no longer be supported.
VAT reform alignment
Sweden is adapting its invoicing rules to the EU’s ViDA plan, which aims to standardize e-VAT reporting across Europe.
Voluntary B2B invoicing
E-invoicing is not mandatory between private companies but is increasingly adopted for efficiency.
Send e-invoices to Sweden securely with B2Brouter
Centralized invoicing
Manage all your e-invoices—both national and cross-border—in one certified and fully compliant platform connected to Peppol.
Seamless ERP integration:
Connect your accounting or ERP system easily to B2Brouter to automate invoice creation and delivery without changing your tools.
Automatic format compliance
B2Brouter generates invoices in the correct structure (Peppol BIS 3.0) and meets Swedish and EU regulations.
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.
