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Overview of B2G, B2B and B2C e-invoicing in Estonia. -
Key formats, networks and channels you may need to support. -
High-level regulatory and compliance considerations.
e-invoicing in Estonia
Estonia has a well-established e-invoicing ecosystem and requires structured e-invoices for public sector (B2G) transactions. E-invoicing is currently optional for B2B, but widely supported and aligned with the European standard (EN 16931). Invoices are exchanged via service providers and the Peppol network rather than a central platform. Estonia is gradually expanding structured e-invoicing in the private sector as part of its alignment with EU-level digital VAT initiatives.
Estonian company account
When registering a new Estonian company via the API, the company code or VAT number must be used as the company identifier. At the moment, company registration requires the vendor to have KYC approval from Maventa. Contact Maventa support to get started.
| Identifier | Description | Format | Validation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company code | Estonian company registration code | 12345678 |
Structural validation |
| VAT number | Estonian VAT identifier | EE123456789 |
Structural validation via VIES |
Sending in Estonia
Supported delivery channels in Estonia
For B2B and B2G, sending in Estonia is currently supported in the following priority order: through Maventa’s internal network and via Peppol network. If electronic delivery is not possible, email and postal delivery (printing) serve as fallback options. Printing is handled in Finland, and all postal deliveries are sent from Finland.
For consumers (B2C), Maventa enables delivery through email or print.
Receiving in Estonia
In Estonia, companies can receive invoices through different channels. If a company has activated e-invoice receiving, they can receive invoices via Maventa’s internal network. Additionally, if the company is registered with Peppol, Peppol receiving is available.
Receiving addresses for Estonian companies
| Address Type | Description | Example address | Activation Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppol address | Official identifier for the Peppol network. Uses the VAT number with scheme 9931. |
9931:ee102000000 | Created when the company registers to receive from Peppol |
Scanning
Scanning is available in Estonia via the AutoScan solution.
For step-by-step instructions on enabling receiving, registering for Peppol, and setting up scanning, see the invoice receiving integration guide.
e-invoicing formats used in Estonia
| Format | Standard | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 | EN16931 | Primary format for Peppol exchanges |