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E-invoicing in Finland

Finland has a highly established e-invoicing market, with widespread use across both the public and private sectors. Businesses primarily exchange e-invoices through local operator networks using Finvoice and TEAPPSXML, while Peppol is also supported.

No B2B mandate Available with iEDI

At a glance

B2B e-invoicing Voluntary
B2G e-invoicing Mandatory
Infrastructure Finvoice / TEAPPSXML / Peppol

Finland has established e-invoicing requirements and rights rather than a new general B2B mandate with an upcoming national deadline.

Key e-invoicing deadlines

1 April 2020
Completed

Right to request structured e-invoices

Public-sector organisations and eligible businesses gained the right to request structured electronic invoices that comply with the European e-invoicing standard. 

Finland has one of Europe's most established e-invoicing environments, with electronic invoicing widely used across both the public and private sectors.

Rather than operating a general B2B clearance model, Finland relies largely on established e-invoicing operators and banking networks. Finnish legislation also gives eligible invoice recipients the right to request a structured electronic invoice that complies with the European e-invoicing standard.

Public-sector organisations in Finland require structured electronic invoices that comply with applicable European and national requirements.

For B2B transactions, there is no general requirement for every invoice to be electronic. However, eligible businesses can request a compliant structured e-invoice from their suppliers, making the ability to exchange electronic invoices important for companies operating in the Finnish market.

Electronic invoices must contain the information required under Finnish invoicing and VAT rules. Where the recipient exercises its right to request an electronic invoice, the invoice must comply with the applicable European e-invoicing standard.

Businesses should also ensure that they can exchange invoices through a channel and format supported by the recipient, as Finland uses several established electronic invoicing networks and formats.

Finland's e-invoicing ecosystem is primarily based on local operator and banking networks. Finvoice and TEAPPSXML are widely used national formats, while invoices compliant with the European EN 16931 standard are also supported.

Finland also participates in the Peppol network and has a national Peppol Authority. However, Peppol doesn't replace the established Finnish operator network, so businesses should ensure that the chosen delivery method is supported by the receiving organisation.

iEDI supports e-invoicing in Finland and helps businesses exchange structured electronic invoices and other business documents through supported networks and formats.

Businesses can connect their existing ERP and business systems to iEDI without replacing their current setup, helping them exchange documents with Finnish trading partners while also supporting electronic document exchange across other international markets.

Frequently asked questions

Is e-invoicing mandatory for B2B transactions in Finland?
Finland doesn't have a general requirement for every domestic B2B invoice to be electronic. However, eligible businesses have the right to request a structured electronic invoice that complies with the European e-invoicing standard. 
Is e-invoicing mandatory for public-sector transactions in Finland?
Finnish public-sector organisations require structured electronic invoices. Suppliers should ensure that invoices comply with the applicable requirements and are sent through a channel supported by the receiving organisation. 
Which e-invoicing formats are used in Finland?
Finvoice and TEAPPSXML are widely used national e-invoicing formats in Finland. Electronic invoices may also use formats compliant with the European EN 16931 standard, depending on the receiving organisation and delivery network. 
Can Peppol be used for e-invoicing in Finland?
Yes. Finland participates in the Peppol network and has a national Peppol Authority. However, Finland also relies heavily on established local operator and banking networks, so Peppol alone may not provide connectivity to every Finnish recipient. 
Does iEDI support e-invoicing in Finland?
Yes. iEDI supports e-invoicing in Finland and helps businesses connect their existing ERP and business systems to supported networks and formats for structured electronic document exchange without replacing their existing setup. 
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