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    What must a Finnish receipt show?

    How to read and check a Finnish receipt.

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    Short answer

    The Act on the obligation to offer a receipt sets what a receipt must contain. In practice, it shows the seller's name, business ID (Y-tunnus) and contact details, the date, a receipt number or other identifier, the quantity and type of goods or services sold, and the amount paid with VAT and the VAT rate. The Tax Administration stresses that the receipt must show the details of the company that actually sells the goods or services.

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    Why

    1. The Tax Administration says the receipt must have the content set by law.
    2. It must show the selling company's details and business ID.
    3. The law applies to sales paid in cash or by card.

    Details

    Finnish receipts often show several VAT rates. Since 2026, food is taxed at 13.5% and most other goods at 25.5%.

    Tip

    Check that the total matches what you paid, especially if the price at the till differed from the shelf.

    What may differ

    Tax-free shopping forms for travellers are separate from the ordinary receipt.

    Common misconception

    A card terminal slip is the same as a receipt.

    What actually happens

    A receipt must list the seller, the goods and the VAT. A bare card slip may not include all of this.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Payment rules and fees change, so check the official sources or your bank before you pay.

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