The Finnish Business Environment

Finland – powered by happiness

As one of the world’s most competitive and open economies, Finland has a lot to offer for international companies.

Competitive Tax Regime

Did you know that Finland enjoys the lowest corporate tax rate in the Nordic region and one of the lowest rates in the EU? The Finnish Tax Administration has made it easier for businesses too, with pre-emptive payments to avoid surprises and a dedicated team to help with tax matters, free of charge. In addition to moderate taxation rates, Finland offers different tax deductions for companies operating in Finland.

Competitive Tax Regime

Did you know that Finland enjoys the lowest corporate tax rate in the Nordic region and one of the lowest rates in the EU? The Finnish Tax Administration has made it easier for businesses too, with pre-emptive payments to avoid surprises and a dedicated team to help with tax matters, free of charge. In addition to moderate taxation rates, Finland offers different tax deductions for companies operating in Finland.

Incentives

Foreign-owned companies operating in Finland are eligible for a wide range of government and EU incentives on an equal footing with Finnish-owned companies.

Learn more about different incentives

Incentives

Foreign-owned companies operating in Finland are eligible for a wide range of government and EU incentives on an equal footing with Finnish-owned companies.

Learn more about different incentives

Funding and government support

Business Finland and various national, regional, and local organisations provide funding for research, product development and other business development needs for businesses operating in Finland.

Funding and government support

Business Finland and various national, regional, and local organisations provide funding for research, product development and other business development needs for businesses operating in Finland.

Reliable infrastructure and energy

Did you know that the share of carbon-free electricity is nearly 90% in Finland? From cost-effective and green energy supplies to the most advanced 5G test network in the world, Finland offers an outstanding infrastructure for businesses. We also benefit from more surprising advantages, such as an ideal climate and ground formation for establishing data centres. Everything just works in Finland.

Reliable infrastructure and energy

Did you know that the share of carbon-free electricity is nearly 90% in Finland? From cost-effective and green energy supplies to the most advanced 5G test network in the world, Finland offers an outstanding infrastructure for businesses. We also benefit from more surprising advantages, such as an ideal climate and ground formation for establishing data centres. Everything just works in Finland.

Culture of Innovation

Finland is a hotbed of ideas and innovation. We’re proud of our hyper-collaborative approach, which makes it easier for industries, universities, and research institutions to share knowledge. It’s how we’ve pioneered some of the most disruptive technologies and innovative designs of our time.

Culture of Innovation

Finland is a hotbed of ideas and innovation. We’re proud of our hyper-collaborative approach, which makes it easier for industries, universities, and research institutions to share knowledge. It’s how we’ve pioneered some of the most disruptive technologies and innovative designs of our time.

Vibrant startup ecosystem

Home to one of the world’s fastest growing startup scenes, Finland offers a dynamic ecosystem of accelerators, angel investors and VCs, backed by government support. We’re a leading testbed for technology, with a highly educated talent pool, uniquely collaborative culture and world-class research.

Vibrant startup ecosystem

Home to one of the world’s fastest growing startup scenes, Finland offers a dynamic ecosystem of accelerators, angel investors and VCs, backed by government support. We’re a leading testbed for technology, with a highly educated talent pool, uniquely collaborative culture and world-class research.