Finvoice e-invoicing standard

The Finvoice forwarding service is built around the Finvoice message format. The buyer receives the invoice in electronic format and transfers the information to its own accounting systems. Each invoice can be directly matched with its order on the basis of its reference. E-invoice data can be transmitted using bank connection software, similarly to payment materials, or through e-invoice operators who provide forwarding services.

For sample invoices, please see the Finnish Energy site (link below).

Current schema: Finvoice 3.0

19 Dec 2023 – A minor correction to Finvoice 3.0 Implementation Guidelines

14 Nov 2023 – Added bank-specific guidelines for processing Credit Notes and Reminder Invoices (INV05, INV08)

6 Oct 2023 – Style sheets updated (date 27.9.2023)

20 Dec 2022 – Notification Service Guidelines 2.01 updated.

1 Jul 2021 – SEB is no longer a member of the Finvoice network as from 1 July 2021.

7 Jun 2021 – Finvoice 3.0-TEAPPSXML 3.0 mapping table has been updated.

29 Jan 2021 – Sector-specific guidelines for pharmacies updated to comply with the EU standard and to support Finvoice 3.0 invoices.

21 Dec 2020 – Finvoice 3.0 schema reverted to the schema published in November 2019. Banks will not implement any changes to the schema in Q1/2021. The data list and implementation guidelines were updated.

1 Dec 2020 – Finvoice 3.0 schema updated. The EpiCharge check introduced in a previous schema was removed, as the check broke downward compatibility. The number of decimals permitted in percentages was increased from three to four. Banks will introduce the new schema in Q1/2021. Implementation guidelines were updated with new explanations to some parameters.

6 Nov 2020 – Finvoice 3.0 schema, Implementation guidelines and schema diagram updated.

4 Nov 2019 – Finvoice 3.0 schema, data list and diagram updated. The VATExemptionReasonCode element changed to conform to the EU standard.

SERVICE PROVIDERS

• Aktia
• Danske Bank
• DNB
• Handelsbanken
• Nordea
• Oma Savings Bank
• OP Financial Group
• POP Banks
• S-Bank
• Savings Banks Group
• Bank of Åland

English translation of the Finvoice forwarding service description and terms and conditions

Technical documents are provided in Finnish, English and Swedish where translations are available.

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Contact FFI experts

Infrastructure and Security

Jarmo Markkanen

Head of Payments Standardisation and E-invoicing

+358 20 793 4255

jarmo.markkanen@financefinland.fi

Finvoice, payments standardisation and e-invoicing

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