E-invoicing in Finland: the law in one page
Under the Act on electronic invoicing (241/2019), contracting entities must be able to receive e-invoices, and any business with a turnover above EUR 10,000 may demand an e-invoice from its suppliers. Sending between businesses stays voluntary. Check which rule reaches you.
Your invoice
- 1 April 2019You The Act (241/2019) takes force: central government bodies must receive structured e-invoices that follow the European standard.
- The duty todayYou The reception duty covers Finland's contracting entities: the state, municipalities and others, including contracts above national thresholds (section 3).
- Your rightYou A business with turnover above EUR 10,000 may demand e-invoices from its suppliers (section 4). Sending stays voluntary for both sides.
FAQ
Questions about the Finnish rules
Which formats does Finland accept?
XML syntaxes that follow EN 16931: Finvoice and TeappsXML, UBL 2.1, CII and Peppol BIS Billing 3.0. Consolidated invoices are not permitted.
Can I demand an e-invoice from my supplier?
Yes. A business with a turnover above EUR 10,000 has the right to ask its suppliers for e-invoices under section 4 of the Act (241/2019).
Must businesses send e-invoices in Finland?
No. There is no business-to-business sending mandate. The duty sits on contracting entities to receive, and on your right to demand.
How electronic is it already?
Nearly everywhere: as of the official country file's data, 99 percent of invoices to public buyers arrive electronically, and free supplier portals exist for small businesses.
Is this test official?
No. The test summarizes the published rules, but it does not replace advice on your own situation.