Maalilasku

Maalilasku is a Finnish term for an invoice issued in connection with painting work or paint purchases. It is a formal request for payment from a painter, painting contractor or supplier to a customer after services have been performed or materials delivered. The word combines maali (paint) and lasku (invoice).

A maalilasku typically includes: the names and contact details of the seller and the buyer, invoice date and number, payment terms, and the seller’s VAT number if applicable. It provides an itemized description of what was done or supplied, quantities, unit prices, any discounts, and line totals. The document shows the amount excluding tax, the VAT amount, and the total due, plus any additional charges such as travel costs, equipment rental, or disposal fees.

Itemization often separates labor costs from material costs. Labor may be listed as hours or days with a rate, while materials specify paint type, brand, color, quantity, and surface preparation work. The invoice may reference a project or order number, site address, and agreed schedule. Many invoices in Finland can be issued electronically (e-invoices) and must meet general accounting and invoicing requirements.

Legal and practical considerations: in Finland, most painting services fall under the standard value-added tax rate, and invoices must comply with applicable accounting rules. Clear payment terms help reduce late payments, and the document can serve as evidence in bookkeeping and tax records.

See also: Maalaus, Lasku, Verkkolasku.