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Enter Your Business & Client Details
Fill in your name or company name, address, and contact details. Add your client's information and VAT number if applicable. Upload your logo for a fully branded invoice.
Add Your Products or Services
List your line items with descriptions and prices. Enter your own ALV rate and BooInvoice displays the tax amount, net total, and gross total.
Download Your PDF Invoice
Download a clean PDF instantly. Email it to your client or save it for your Verohallinto records and ALV returns.
Invoicing in Finland — What Businesses Typically Include
The information below is a general overview of common invoicing practice in Finland. It is not legal or tax advice — consult an accountant or refer to Verohallinto at vero.fi.
ALV (VAT) in Finland
Finland's standard ALV (arvonlisavero) rate is 25.5% — recently increased from 24% in September 2024, making it one of the highest standard VAT rates in the EU. Reduced rates of 14% apply to food and restaurant services, and 10% applies to books, medicines, public transport, and accommodation. Businesses with annual turnover above EUR 15,000 must register for ALV with Verohallinto (the Finnish Tax Administration).
Y-tunnus and VAT Number
Finnish businesses register with the Patent and Registration Office (PRH) and the Tax Administration and receive a Y-tunnus (business ID) in the format 1234567-8. Your Finnish VAT number is FI followed by your Y-tunnus without the hyphen. Both should appear on invoices. Finland has very high levels of business transparency — company information is publicly searchable through the YTJ (Business Information System).
What a Finnish Invoice (Lasku) Must Include
Finnish ALV law requires invoices to include: your business name, address, and Y-tunnus, your ALV registration number, the customer's name and address, a unique invoice number, the invoice date and supply date, a description of goods or services, the net amount, the ALV rate and amount, and the total including ALV. Finland has one of the highest rates of e-invoicing adoption in Europe — many Finnish businesses prefer to receive invoices electronically through the Finvoice standard.
Freelancing in Finland
Finland has a growing freelance and self-employment community, particularly in technology (Finland is home to major tech companies and a strong startup ecosystem), design, and professional services. Finnish freelancers operate as toiminimiyrittaja (sole traders) or through a limited company (osakeyhtio). Finland's excellent digital infrastructure and high English proficiency make international freelancing common — BooInvoice supports EUR alongside other currencies for Finnish freelancers invoicing globally.
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Why Finnish Businesses & Freelancers Choose BooInvoice
Finland has a strong technology sector and growing freelance community, particularly in Helsinki, Tampere, and Oulu. Whether you are billing Finnish clients in euros or invoicing international clients, professional invoices that meet Verohallinto requirements are essential for getting paid and staying compliant.
BooInvoice gives Finnish businesses a free invoicing tool. Add your Y-tunnus and ALV number, enter your own rate, and download a polished PDF in under two minutes.
Key reasons Irish businesses use BooInvoice:
- Invoice in EUR with your own ALV rate — Verohallinto-friendly format
- Add your Y-tunnus and ALV number to every invoice
- Switch between EUR, SEK, USD, GBP and more
- Unlimited free invoices — no monthly subscription
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Questions from Finnish Users
Everything you need to know about using BooInvoice as a Finnish freelancer or small business
Can I add ALV to my Finnish invoices?
Yes. Finland's standard rate is 25.5%, with reduced rates of 14% and 10%. Enter the applicable rate and BooInvoice displays the ALV amount and totals.
What should a Finnish lasku include?
Business name, address, Y-tunnus, ALV number, customer details, unique number, dates, description, net amount, ALV rate and amount, and total.
Is BooInvoice free for Finnish businesses?
Yes — completely free. Unlimited invoices, no watermark, no credit card.
What about the EU reverse charge?
For B2B services to VAT-registered customers in other EU countries, the reverse charge typically applies. Note the reverse charge on the invoice.
Can I invoice in EUR and other currencies?
Yes. BooInvoice supports EUR alongside SEK, USD, GBP, and many other currencies.
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