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Norway

EuropeMandatory

Norway is one of Europe's pioneering countries implementing B2G e-invoicing mandate via EHF (Elektronisk Handelsformat) and Peppol network.

Legal Framework

Legal Basis

Governed by Bokføringsloven (Accounting Act) and Difi/Digitaliseringsdirektoratet regulations.

Key Regulations

  • B2G mandate: E-invoicing mandatory to public sector since 2012
  • EHF format: Norwegian national e-invoice standard
  • Peppol network: Transmission infrastructure
  • Managed by Digitaliseringsdirektoratet

Technical Requirements

Technical Requirements

Format

  • EHF 3.0: UBL 2.1 profile aligned with Peppol BIS 3.0
  • EN 16931 compliant XML

Transmission

  • Via Peppol network through Access Point
  • AS4 protocol

Validation

  • EHF/Peppol Schematron rules
  • Automatic format and content checks

Document Types

  • EHF 3.0
  • Peppol BIS 3.0

Key Dates

2012-07-01

B2G e-invoice mandate

2019-04-01

EHF 3.0 (Peppol BIS 3.0) transition

TaxTen Service

TaxTen provides e-invoice sending services in EHF format to Norwegian public institutions via Peppol network.

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