8 things to know when starting a business in Finland as a foreigner

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8 THINGS TO
KNOW WHEN
STARTING A
BUSINESS IN
FINLAND AS
A
FOREIGNER
8 THINGS TO
KNOW WHEN
STARTING A
BUSINESS IN
FINLAND AS
A
FOREIGNER
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Available
entities
Available
entities
The private limited liability company
(OY) is the most popular business
structure in Finland. Foreign
entrepreneurs can also choose to
register sole proprietorships, joint
stock companies, branches, or
subsidiaries.

Administration
costs
Administration
costs
The administration costs of a
business in Finland should be
carefully considered before starting
the activities here.
Some costs might be higher
compared to other European
business destinations.

Level of
bureaucracy
Level of
bureaucracy
Most of the business registration
procedures have been digitized in
Finland. However, some
formalities may require physical
presence.

Best business
locations
Best business
locations
Helsinki, Tampere, and Espoo are
among the most appreciated
business destinations in Finland by
entrepreneurs from abroad.

Business
advantages
Business
advantages
There is no need for a minimum
share capital when opening a
limited liability company (OY) in
Finland.
This might be a great benefit for
entrepreneurs from abroad.

Tax incentivesTax incentives
Foreign businessmen can benefit
from various tax incentives in
Finland, subject to the conditions
imposed.

Skilled workforceSkilled workforce
You can rely on a skilled local
workforce in Finland when you open
a business as a foreign entrepreneur.
You can also relocate your staff
without complications.

Business
environment
Business
environment
Finland enjoys a stable and
developing business environment,
largely supported by government
incentives and measures, among
others.

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