Create & Export Peppol E-Invoices in Minutes
Did your B2B client or Swedish municipality (kommun) ask you for a "Peppol Invoice"? We make it easy. Generate the exact e-invoice format they require - without any technical knowledge - so your invoice gets accepted and paid on time.
Free Client Lookup (No technical IDs needed)
Just type your client's name or organization number. We instantly check the network to ensure they are ready to receive your e-invoice.
1-Click Peppol XML Format (Pro)
Forget about complex XML files or government standards. Click one button, and we generate the exact file your client’s system demands.
Buyer Reference & F-skatt Formatted
We automatically format mandatory details (like beställarreferens and F-skatt) so government bodies approve your invoice on the first try.
Who requires Peppol e-invoicing in Sweden?
Got an email saying "We only accept Peppol"? You are not alone. Here is who requires electronic invoices to process your payments.
Swedish Municipalities & Agencies
Stockholms stad, Polisen, Skolverket, Trafikverket
Swedish Corporate Giants
AB Volvo, IKEA Svenska AB, Telia, Ericsson, Skanska
Cross-Border EU Companies
Remote clients & agencies across Norway, Denmark, Germany, etc.
Never wonder if a client is Peppol-ready.
Stop hunting through confusing government portals or calling client accounting desks. Enter any European organization (VAT) number or company name — our system instantly checks the network to find their exact legal details and confirms they are ready to receive your e-invoice
- Know immediately if they accept e-invoices.
- Auto-fills official business addresses
- Automatically pulls valid VAT and tax details
Generate the perfect Peppol e-invoice in 1-click.
Government portals and large corporate systems are notoriously strict about how e-invoices are formatted. We handle all the complex coding behind the scenes. Just click export, and we will generate the exact file you need so your invoice passes portal validation on the very first try.
- Auto-formatted Buyer Reference: We place the beställarreferens exactly where their system expects it, preventing instant rejections.
- Includes F-skatt Status: Automatically adds your F-skatt details so finance departments can process your payment without delays.
- Error-Free Files: Our system ensures your file meets all strict Swedish and EU standards, without you needing to know any technical rules.
Download the Peppol XML. We handle the bookkeeping.
Most Peppol generators only give you the file, forcing you to manually re-type all the invoice details into your accounting software like Fortnox or Bokio. With EasyEnskildFirma, it's all connected. Your Peppol invoice automatically updates your bookkeeping and prepares your Skatteverket MOMS report in the background.
- Get both formats: Download the required Peppol file for your client's portal, and keep a standard PDF version for your own records.
- Zero manual data entry: Your revenue and VAT are automatically booked into standard Swedish BAS accounts the moment you create the invoice.
- One-click payment tracking: Easily mark the invoice as paid when the money hits your bank account, and we handle the final bookkeeping entries
Create perfect e-invoices for any Swedish client.
You don't need expensive corporate software to get paid by a municipality or a large company. Generate the exact file they require in seconds.
Free Client Check
Just enter your client's organization number. We instantly verify if they accept e-invoices, ensuring you never send a format they cannot process.
No Technical Setup
Forget about formatting schemes and network IDs. Our system automatically structures your invoice data exactly how Swedish financial systems expect it.
Portal-Ready Files
Click export to get a perfectly formatted electronic invoice file. Simply download it and upload it directly to your client's supplier portal.
Auto-Formatted References
We ensure mandatory details like beställarreferens are placed exactly where the client's system looks for them, preventing instant rejections.
Works Across Europe
Working with clients in Denmark, Norway, or Germany? The file you generate is universally accepted by public authorities and partners across Europe.
Built-in Bookkeeping
Generating the file is only half the job. Every invoice you create is automatically booked into your standard Swedish BAS accounts in the background.
Why pay corporate prices just to get a Peppol file?
Traditional providers (like Pagero or InExchange) charge steep monthly fees to route invoices through their expensive networks. Since you just need to download the correct XML file to upload to your client's portal, EasyEnskildFirma gives you exactly what you need - without the corporate markup.
| Features & Pricing | EasyEnskildFirma | Traditional Peppol Networks (Pagero / InExchange) |
|---|---|---|
| Peppol File Generation | Included in Pro (49 kr/mo) | 500 - 1500+ kr/mo |
| Instant Client Readiness Check | 100% Free | Paid API or account required |
| 100% English Interface for Expats | ||
| Per-Invoice Export Fees | 0 kr (Unlimited exports) | 3 - 10 kr per invoice surcharge |
| Automated Bookkeeping | Requires manual re-entry | |
| Designed Exclusively for Solo Enskild Firma |
Peppol File Generation
Instant Client Readiness Check
100% English Interface for Expats
Per-Invoice Export Fees
Automated Bookkeeping
Designed Exclusively for Solo Enskild Firma
Why do Swedish public authorities reject PDF invoices?
Sending a PDF faktura via email to a Swedish municipality is the fastest way to get your payment delayed.
It's the Law
By Swedish law, public sector agencies and municipalities are strictly prohibited from accepting standard email PDFs. They require a specific electronic format to process any payment.
Automated Rejections
If you send a standard PDF, their system will automatically bounce it back. Your invoice will sit unpaid until you provide the correct electronic file.
Skip Expensive Subscriptions
Traditional software providers charge high monthly fees and per-invoice costs. As a solo business owner, you just need a simple way to generate the correct file without paying for a corporate network.
From Peppol lookup to certified XML export
Generate your compliant Peppol BIS 3.0 invoice in under 90 seconds.
1. Find your client
Just type your client's name or Swedish Org.nr.. We instantly verify their details and ensure their system is ready to accept e-invoices.
2. Enter invoice details
Add your services, amounts, and the mandatory Buyer Reference (beställarreferens) supplied by the authority.
3. Download the Peppol file
Click export to instantly get the perfect electronic invoice file, plus a standard English PDF version for your own records.
4. Upload & get paid
Simply upload the file directly to your client's supplier portal. Your bookkeeping and VAT records will update automatically in the background.
Trusted by contractors billing Swedish public sector & enterprise
From Stockholm municipalities to Gothenburg automotive suppliers - see how consultants get paid on time with Peppol.
David M.
Full-Stack Developer (Expat), Stockholm
"As an expat IT contractor, getting an email from a Swedish agency demanding a 'Peppol BIS 3.0 XML' was terrifying. Every other accounting tool was entirely in Swedish and looked like a spaceship. EasyEnskildFirma let me just type their org nummer, click export, and get paid. A lifesaver."
Everything You Need to Know About Peppol in Sweden
Understand the legal requirements, participant identifier formats, and technical standards governing Swedish public sector billing:
1. What is Swedish Law 2018:1277 (Lag om elektroniska fakturor)?
Since April 1, 2019, Swedish law (Lag 2018:1277 om elektroniska fakturor till följd av offentlig upphandling) mandates that all purchases made by Swedish public contracting authorities — including municipalities (kommuner), government agencies (myndigheter), and regional health boards (regioner) — must be billed using certified electronic invoices. A standard PDF attached to an email does not satisfy this law and will be rejected.
2. What is Peppol and Peppol BIS Billing 3.0?
Peppol (Pan-European Public Procurement On-Line) is an international network and set of technical specifications that allow businesses to send structured electronic documents to public administrations and enterprises. The official format used in Sweden and across the EU is Peppol BIS Billing 3.0, a structured XML standard based on European Standard EN 16931.
3. How Does a Swedish Peppol Participant ID Work (0007:OrgNr)?
Every registered recipient on the Peppol network has a unique Participant ID. In Sweden, the standard identifier scheme is 0007 followed by the organization's 10-digit Swedish organization number without a hyphen (for example, 0007:5560125790 for AB Volvo or 0007:2120000142 for Stockholms stad). EasyEnskildFirma detects and formats this identifier automatically.
4. Why is a Buyer Reference (Beställarreferens) Strictly Mandatory?
Swedish public authorities receive thousands of invoices every week. To automatically route your invoice to the correct department and approving manager, they require a beställarreferens (typically a code like REF-12345 or the hiring manager's initials/ID). If this reference tag is missing from the Peppol XML file, the receiving portal will automatically reject the invoice.
5. How Solo Freelancers Can Comply Without Expensive EDI Software
Historically, sending Peppol invoices required costly subscriptions with specialized VAN operators (like Pagero or InExchange) designed for large corporations. EasyEnskildFirma allows solo enskild firma owners to run free directory searches and generate 100% compliant Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 XML files in one click as part of the affordable Pro plan.
Frequently Asked Questions About Swedish Peppol E-Invoicing
Everything you need to know about the product and billing.
Do Swedish municipalities and government agencies accept PDF invoices by email?
No. Under Swedish law (Lag 2018:1277), Swedish public sector authorities are legally prohibited from accepting regular PDF invoices sent via email. They strictly require structured electronic invoices in the official Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 format.
What is the Peppol Participant ID for Swedish organizations?
In Sweden, the standard Peppol Participant ID uses the prefix '0007:' followed by the organization's 10-digit organization number (organisationsnummer) without spaces or hyphens. For example, Stockholms stad is 0007:2120000142. EasyEnskildFirma's free lookup automatically finds and applies this ID.
Is the Peppol Directory lookup tool on EasyEnskildFirma free?
Yes, 100% free! Anyone can use our search tool to verify if a Swedish company, municipality, or state agency is registered on Peppol, retrieve their active endpoint ID, and verify their registered address and VAT number.
Can I generate and download the Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 XML on the Free plan?
The Free plan includes our instant Peppol Directory & VIES lookup tool, plus up to 5 Skatteverket-compliant standard invoices per month. Generating and downloading the official, machine-readable Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 XML file is a Pro feature (starting at just 49 SEK/month on the annual plan).
What is a Buyer Reference (Beställarreferens) and why do I need one?
A Buyer Reference is an internal identification code provided by the municipal or corporate contact who hired you (e.g., '1420-JDOE'). Public sector accounting systems use this code to automatically match your invoice to the correct purchase order and approving manager. EasyEnskildFirma ensures this reference is correctly formatted in the Peppol XML.
Does EasyEnskildFirma send the invoice through the Peppol network automatically?
No, and that is by design to save you money. Traditional providers charge hefty monthly network fees to "route" your invoices. We provide a much cheaper "Download & Upload" model. You generate the certified XML file with us, download it, and simply upload it to your client's free supplier portal (like Kundo, Visma Proceedo, or Pagero Free).
Is the software and invoice creation available in English?
Yes! EasyEnskildFirma is built specifically for expat freelancers and non-native Swedish speakers running an enskild firma. The entire interface, the Peppol lookup tool, and the bookkeeping backend are 100% in English, while the generated XML file remains perfectly compliant with Swedish standards.
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