Mandatory Electronic Invoicing in Finland
Learn how to get your company ready to exchange documents in accordance with regulations in Finland with the support of Comarch
Learn how to get your company ready to exchange documents in accordance with regulations in Finland with the support of Comarch
In Finland, starting April 1, 2021, based on the e-invoicing act (241/2019) and the implemented European standard 2014/55/EU, all invoices issued to the government must comply with standards for electronic invoicing.
Invoice formats accepted in Finland are Finvoice 3.0 and TEAPPSXML 3.0. As part of the process of electronic invoice exchange, data on the invoice is validated in relation to the European Standard EN16931.
Although B2B e-invoicing is not mandatory in Finland, it is becoming more and more popular and beneficial for business. In the field of invoicing, B2B companies with an annual turnover of over EUR 10,000 have the right to request e-invoices from their suppliers in accordance with the Finnish e-Invoicing Act 241/2019.
B2G invoicing is mandatory in Finland. Although B2B e-invoicing is not mandatory in Finland, it is becoming more and more popular and beneficial for business.
Finland has no state platform, but businesses can choose a private supplier such as Peppol, eBilling, Handi service, or Post Network Service to generate and send invoices.
Each e-invoice format must be compliant either with the European standard on eInvoicing or national standards: TEAPPSXML 3.0 or Finvoice 3.0.
Platforms used in Finland are eBilling service Handi, Post Network Service or the eInvoice operators' network.
Required storage period is 6 years +1 from end of accounting year.
Any method to ensure integrity and authenticity is allowed, therefore it may be for example Advanced electronic signature (AES).
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