Starting a business in Finland
Useful Resources for Entrepreneurs in Finland
Useful Business Resources
This page brings together the main official resources and other useful sources for entrepreneurs in Finland. Here you can find information about business registration, taxation, accounting, permits, pension insurance, financing and other matters related to starting and running a company.
Before making important decisions, it is recommended to check the current requirements and conditions directly on the official website of the relevant authority or organization, as rules and available services may change.
STARTING AND REGISTERING A BUSINESS
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| PRH – Finnish Patent and Registration Office | The Finnish Patent and Registration Office. Information about the Trade Register, company registration and registered businesses. |
| YTJ – Business Information System | The Finnish Business Information System. Business registration and access to basic information about companies. |
| Suomi.fi | The Finnish government portal providing information and electronic services for companies, including starting and running a business, permits, obligations, insurance, financing and other business-related matters. |
| Enterprise Finland Advisory Service | A free government advisory service for entrepreneurs and employers. Advice on starting a business, permits, registration, taxation, financing, insurance and other business-related matters. |
| Uusyrityskeskus – Finnish Enterprise Agencies | Free and confidential advice for new entrepreneurs, with information about business forms, financing, permits and taxation. |
| Yrittäjät – Federation of Finnish Enterprises | An organization providing information, services and support for Finnish entrepreneurs. |
| Traficom | Information and services related to .fi domain names, including registration, domain name search, choosing a registrar and managing a domain. |
TAXATION, ACCOUNTING AND LEGISLATION
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Vero – Finnish Tax Administration | The Finnish Tax Administration. Information about business taxation, registration, tax returns and other tax obligations. |
| Finlex | The free Finnish government database of legal information. Current legislation, case law and other legal materials. |
| Accounting for beginners | Accounting basics in Finland: business transactions, accounts, double-entry bookkeeping, debit and credit, assets, liabilities, income and expenses. |
| Taxation of businesses in Finland | Basic information about taxation of companies and entrepreneurs in Finland. |
BUSINESS FINANCING
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Finnvera | Finland's specialized state-owned financing company. Financing and guarantees for starting, developing and growing a business. |
| Business Finland | Funding and other services for companies focused on growth, internationalization, innovation and the development of new products and services. |
| Economic Development Centres | Government economic development centres. They provide business advice, business development and financing services, and participate in the implementation of regional and EU structural programmes. |
| Rakennerahastot | Information about funding related to the European Union Structural Funds in Finland. |
| FiBAN – Finnish Business Angels Network | The Finnish network of business angels. Information about private investment and opportunities to connect with investors. |
YEL AND SOCIAL SECURITY FOR ENTREPRENEURS
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Työeläke.fi | Information about the Finnish pension system and pension insurance, including insurance for self-employed persons. |
| YEL Calculator – Varma | A calculator for estimating YEL income, insurance contributions and the impact of YEL income on an entrepreneur's pension and social security. |
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| KKV – Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority | Information about competition, consumer protection and rules governing relationships between businesses and consumers. |
| Elinkeinoelämän keskusliitto – Confederation of Finnish Industries | The Confederation of Finnish Industries. Information about the economy, the business environment, employment relations and entrepreneurship in Finland. |
Last updated: August 7, 2026