Finland has one of the most mature e-invoicing ecosystems in Europe. Since 2020, it is mandatory for B2G operations in transactions with the Public Administration. In the B2B environment, electronic invoicing is widely used in commercial relationships, even if there is no law that requires it.
In addition, many companies have already made the transition and they ask their partners to receive structured electronic invoices. Therefore, if your business or company operates in Finland, let's see what you should do. Keep reading!
Features of mandatory electronic invoicing in Finland (B2B)
There is no law for B2B operations. However, eInvoices in B2B are a common practice among companies and are usually interchanged through operator networks and PEPPOL.
B2G e-invoicing in Finland
The central government and most public entities have been requiring e-invoices for years. Since 2021, the central government has only accepted e-invoices in accordance with EN 16931.
In April 2024, the Finnish State Treasury announced that invoices sent to the Central Government must use PEPPOL Advanced Ordering. This could indicate that in the future it will be the option adopted.
Do I need to adapt my invoicing system to operate in Finland?
For all that we have said so far, it is highly recommended to have an electronic invoicing system to operate with Finnish partners. Whether you operate with Finnish public entities, or with other companies, since many partners expect structured electronic invoices (not just PDFs).
How Brait can help you with international e-invoicing
Brait specializes in technologies and SAP integrations, including global e-invoicing and international regulatory compliance. We help you to connect your SAP system (S/4HANA or ECC) to PEPPOL operators or access points, centralizing the exchange and always complying with required standards, whether EN16931 in the particular case of Finland that we have seen or others.
In addition, if you choose our Invictia connector, as it is scalable, we can develop a project of automation of the entire billing process in your SAP, including:
- Flow automation of AP and AR with monitoring, exception management and auditable files.
- Automatic accounting if the applied rules are met.
- Automated validations of VAT.
Trusting Brait for your electronic invoicing project means having 360 support, with customized solutions in your system that allow you to follow the evolution of electronic invoicing and the changes in ViDA without affecting your SAP core.
Contact us now and get a customized technical proposal for free!
