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The e-invoice in Europe
Finland
The public sector must be able to receive e-invoices according to EN 16931. Since 2020, buyers have the right to request e-invoices from suppliers. Common formats are Finvoice 3.0 and TEAPPSXML 3.0 which are both EN compliant.
The facts
Digital developments are moving fast and are being accelerated by the ViDA reform, which will make e-invoicing mandatory for all cross-border transactions within the EU from July 2030.
This guide presents the domestic situation regarding e-invoicing in each country.
B2G
Public authorities must be able to receive and process e-invoices according to EN 16931 (Law 241/2019).
B2B/B2C
Under the law introduced on April 1, 2020, contracting entities and traders - with an annual turnover above €10,000 - are given the right to receive e-invoices on request. This means that if the buyer asks for an e-invoice, the supplier must be able to send it.
FORMAT
Two national formats, Finvoice 3.0 and TEAPPSXML 3.0, are the most common in the private sector. Both follow the semantic model of the European standard EN 16931. Peppol BIS may also be available via operators.
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