Finland
Finland is one of the 27 Member States of the European Union.
Basic VAcTs
| Latest update | 01.06.2024 |
| Country ISO Code | FI |
| EU Member State | Yes |
| VAT Rates | |
| Standard VAT Rate | 24% |
| Reduced VAT Rate | 10% |
| Special Reduced VAT Rate |
14% |
| VAT Compliance | |
| Standard VAT Return filing period | Monthly or calendar quarter * |
| Standard VAT Return filing deadline | 12th day of the second month following the filing period |
|
VAT Representation required for non-resident |
Yes, mandatory for non-EU businesses |
| Record retention period | 10 years |
| Electronic invoicing | Not mandatory for B2B transactions |
| Real-time reporting | n.a. * |
| Special Rules | |
| General domestic reverse charge for domestic supplies of goods by non-resident businesses? |
Yes, domestic supplies of goods by non-resident businesses to VAT registered B2B customers |
| Other domestic reverse charge mechanisms? | Yes, e.g. (sub-)contracting work, supplies of specific goods (e.g. scrap, waste materials), and supply of CO2-certificates |
| Postponed Accounting on Import | Yes |
| VAT Grouping possible? | Yes |
| VAT Refunds for non-EU businesses? | Yes (no reciprocity) |
| Remarks | |
| Link to VAT Law | HERE |
| Remarks | * Non-resident businesses must always submit monthly VAT Returns |
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