Managing Electronic Documents in Sweden
As a customer in Sweden, you can send electronic documents either by email (as attached files) or through the PEPPOL eDelivery Network.
Sweden has mandated electronic invoicing reception for B2G since 2019 and is currently expanding it to B2B. While there are no special format regulations, OpenPeppol specifications are recommended.
The table below outlines the current regulatory states and future outlooks for B2G, B2B, and B2C (business-to-consumer) sectors.
| Transaction Type | Current Regulatory State | Regulatory Outlook |
|---|---|---|
| B2G | Electronic invoicing has been mandatory since 2019.  Supported by Document Capture. Supported by Document Output. | No changes are expected. |
| B2B | Peppol BIS 3.0 is the standardized format specification used in Sweden. Any B2B transaction can be exchanged between registered Peppol entities, including B2B to B2G. Supported by Document Capture. Supported by Document Output. | It was suggested in February 2023 to incorporate B2B electronic invoicing into the existing B2G mandate from 2019. Supported by Document Capture. Supported by Document Output. |
| B2C | No legislation is in place. | No changes are expected. |
Peppol BIS 3.0 and other formats
Sweden has adopted the Peppol BIS 3.0 format specifications as the preferred format for issuing invoices to the public sector. However, it is not mandatory and legacy formats such as Svefaktura version 1 and SFTI Fulltextfaktura are still in use. These legacy formats are not compatible with the secured Peppol eDelivery platform. Additionally, Sweden has incorporated the use of eOrdering and eCatalogue specifications from OpenPeppol.