E-Invoicing in Finland
Operator network with Finvoice and TEAPPSXML – B2G mandatory, B2B partially mandatory
Finland implemented Directive 2014/55/EU through national legislation requiring public administrations to receive e‑invoices. The State Treasury (Valtiokonttori) is the responsible authority for e‑invoicing policy. Finland also introduced private‑sector initiatives encouraging e‑invoicing adoption.
Key Milestones
2017
B2G Mandate
Electronic invoicing becomes mandatory for all central, regional and local authorities.
Current
Partial B2B Mandate
Companies that provide invoices electronically must be able to receive e-invoices. Large companies may require suppliers to issue e-invoices.
Ongoing
Operator Network
Finnish e-Invoice network supports Finvoice, TEAPPSXML and Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 formats.
Finland implemented Directive 2014/55/EU through national legislation requiring public administrations to receive e‑invoices. The State Treasury (Valtiokonttori) is the responsible authority for e‑invoicing policy. Finland also introduced private‑sector initiatives encouraging e‑invoicing adoption.
B2G
Electronic invoicing is mandatory for all central, regional and local authorities; suppliers must submit invoices electronically.
B2B
E‑invoicing is partially mandatory: companies that provide invoices electronically must be able to receive e‑invoices and, in some sectors, large companies may require suppliers to issue e‑invoices.
B2C
There is no mandate for consumer invoices.
Operator Network
Finland uses an operator network (e‑Invoice network) where invoices are exchanged via service providers. The two main Finnish formats are Finvoice (XML) and TEAPPSXML, both compatible with EN 16931.
Peppol Integration
Finland’s CIUS for EN 16931 is implemented in Peppol BIS Billing 3.0, enabling seamless exchange with Finnish authorities and businesses. No clearance or real‑time VAT reporting required.
Network Integration
We integrate seamlessly with the Finnish e‑Invoice network and Peppol, converting your invoices into Finvoice, TEAPPSXML or Peppol BIS 3.0 format.
Compliance Support
For businesses mandated to accept e‑invoices, we facilitate full compliance by providing inbound channels and secure archive services.
International Trade
We support cross‑border invoicing for Finnish companies trading internationally via Peppol network.
- State Treasury – E‑invoice Finland: official portal with guidelines and operator list
- European Commission – eInvoicing in Finland: summary of mandates and CIUS detail
- Finvoice/TEAPPSXML specifications: technical documentation for Finnish invoice formats
FAQs
Is e‑invoicing mandatory for small businesses in Finland?
Only when invoicing public authorities or when requested by a buyer.
Which format should I use?
Finvoice or TEAPPSXML for domestic invoices; Peppol BIS 3.0 is accepted for cross‑border transactions.
Is there a government portal?
No; invoices are exchanged via a network of operators.
Summary
Finland mandates e‑invoicing for public sector invoices and partially mandates e‑invoicing in the private sector. Suppliers must send e‑invoices to government bodies, and larger companies may require their suppliers to issue e‑invoices. The operator network supports Finvoice, TEAPPSXML and Peppol formats, with no central clearance system. Our Peppol Access Point service enables Finnish companies to send and receive compliant invoices domestically and internationally.
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