Expand your business
Unlock your business potential with Finland
In Finland, we welcome international businesses with open arms. Not only can you enjoy a high return on investment, but you can also access the same benefits as Finnish companies. Plus, opening a legal entity only takes a matter of weeks. The Invest in Finland team is here to support your journey from start to Finnish.
Types of business
Most international businesses set up in Finland as private or public limited liability companies, or through a Finnish branch office. You can also establish a branch in Finland or conduct business through general or limited partnerships and co-operatives.
Types of business
Most international businesses set up in Finland as private or public limited liability companies, or through a Finnish branch office. You can also establish a branch in Finland or conduct business through general or limited partnerships and co-operatives.
Business licences
Finland has freedom of trade, but certain industries require a business license to protect the community, environment, and consumer safety. Licenses are granted by local authorities for a fixed period.
Business licences
Finland has freedom of trade, but certain industries require a business license to protect the community, environment, and consumer safety. Licenses are granted by local authorities for a fixed period.
Work permits
EU/EEA citizens intending to stay in Finland for longer than three months will need to register right of residence. Non-EU/EEA residents require a residence permit and must register at the Digital and Population Data Services Agency to acquire a Finnish identity number.
Work permits
EU/EEA citizens intending to stay in Finland for longer than three months will need to register right of residence. Non-EU/EEA residents require a residence permit and must register at the Digital and Population Data Services Agency to acquire a Finnish identity number.
Bank accounts
To open a corporate bank account, you will need to present an extract from the trade register, as well as your personal ID. Once you have opened the account, you can finish the company registration process with Finnish Patent and Registration Office.
Bank accounts
To open a corporate bank account, you will need to present an extract from the trade register, as well as your personal ID. Once you have opened the account, you can finish the company registration process with Finnish Patent and Registration Office.
Want to learn more about business practises in Finland?
Business Guide is an extensive collection on everything one should know before establishing a business in Finland. It is available in English, German, Chinese and Japanese. Fill in your details, download the guide and be one step closer to settling down for success.
Want to learn more about business practises in Finland?
Business Guide is an extensive collection on everything one should know before establishing a business in Finland. It is available in English, German, Chinese and Japanese. Fill in your details, download the guide and be one step closer to settling down for success.
Investor Toolbox
Invest in Finland – at your service
As Finland's official investment promotion agency, Invest in Finland offers a wide range of useful services for international companies and investors. From providing industry insights, tailored recommendations to practical support, we support you when planning, establishing or expanding your operations in Finland. We work in close cooperation with other Business Finland colleagues and our regional partners in Finland. Our services are confidential and complimentary.
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"Business Finland has been a great partner of ours because our goals are mutually aligned. We have been able to develop some ambitious technology.” – Neal Sandy, General Manager, GE Healthcare
