Business in Finland

The information on this page is useful for anyone planning to do business in Finland. At the end of the article there is also information for Finnish companies that are planning to do business abroad or expand to other Nordic countries.

You can read more about the rules on starting a business in another EU or EEA country on the Your Europe portal. The Enterprise Europe Network is a network of experts to help you with your questions about European markets.

You can find extensive information on how to set up a company in Finland on the Suomi.fi service and on the Suomen Yrittäjät and Job Market Finland websites. You can also get business advice free of charge from the Enterprise Agency.

Before starting a business, find out what permits are required, how to apply for them and whether they need to be renewed after a certain period. Also find out which registers you need to register your business with and what notifications you need to make. 

Please note that certain sectors have specific obligations. Read more about permits and obligations on the Suomi.fi website.

Foreign companies operating in Finland have many obligations, such as tax and employer’s obligations. You can find information on these on the Finnish Tax Administration’s website.

If you want to expand your business abroad, you should take a look at what Team Finland has to offer. The service brings together all the public internationalisation services. 

If you need advice on going international, Business Finland’s advice services cover the various aspects of internationalisation according to the customer’s needs and growth phase. 

The North Calotte Cross-Border Advice Service provides services to companies that want to expand to Sweden or Norway.

Read more about going international on the Suomi.fi website.

If you have any questions about setting up a business or doing business in Finland, start with the Suomi.fi service.