Peppol Validator
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šŸ‡«šŸ‡® Validate Peppol Invoices for Finland

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Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 is required for B2G in Finland. Finland has mandatory B2G e-invoicing and a unique legal mechanism: companies with >€10K turnover can demand e-invoices from any supplier, who must comply.

Quick Facts
Format
Peppol BIS Billing 3.0
Standard
EN 16931
Mandate
B2G Only
Peppol
Connected

What We Validate

UBL 2.1 XML schema compliance
Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 business rules
EN 16931 semantic model compliance
Party identification (Peppol IDs)
Tax calculation accuracy
Code list validation (currency, country, unit codes)
Attachment handling (embedded documents)

Common Peppol Errors

#1PEPPOL-EN16931-R001Missing business process typeFix guide
#2BR-01Invoice must have specification identifierFix guide
#3BR-02Invoice must have an invoice numberFix guide
#4BR-25Seller electronic address requiredFix guide
#5BR-CO-10Sum of VAT category amounts incorrectFix guide

Finland E-Invoicing Requirements

Phase
Status
Scope
B2G
Live (Apr 2020)
All public authority suppliers
B2G sending
Live (Apr 2021)
All B2G suppliers must send EN 16931
Right to demand
Live (Apr 2020)
Companies >€10K turnover can demand e-invoices
Peppol Advanced Ordering
Live (Apr 2024)
Central government purchase orders
Validation engineDecentralized via operators (Telia, Basware, etc.)
Required CIUSFinvoice 3.0 / TEAPPSXML 3.0 (both EN 16931 compliant)
Routing identifierE-invoice address (registered in Verkkolaskuosoite directory)
PeppolYes — Peppol for cross-border and central government ordering

Finland's decentralized model means there's no single API to integrate with — you connect through operators.

FAQ

What is Peppol BIS Billing 3.0?
Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 is the standardized e-invoice format used across the Peppol network. It's based on UBL 2.1 and complies with EN 16931, the European e-invoicing standard.
Do I need to be on the Peppol network to use this validator?
No. You can validate any Peppol BIS 3.0 invoice file without being connected to the Peppol network. This helps you ensure compliance before sending.
What's the difference between Peppol BIS and plain UBL?
Peppol BIS adds specific business rules and restrictions on top of UBL 2.1. Our validator checks both the UBL schema and the Peppol-specific requirements.
Is this validator free?
Yes. You can validate up to 10 invoices per month for free. No signup required for basic validation.
Which Peppol BIS version do you validate?
We validate against the latest Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 specification (currently 3.0.17). We update our rules within 48 hours of official releases.

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