Starting and running a business in Finland: business forms, registration, planning and support.
Today you need a free Business Finland statement before a start-up permit, and a business ID before an entrepreneur permit. The government proposes to change both from 12 January 2028.
Compare the start-up entrepreneur permit and the residence permit for an entrepreneur: Business Finland’s eligibility statement, profitability, ownership rules, fees and family members.
An introduction to the main taxes for new entrepreneurs in Finland: income tax prepayments, VAT registration and keeping records.
Where entrepreneurs can find free advice and support in Finland, from regional enterprise services to start-up funding and business registration.
The first practical steps for setting up a private trader business in Finland, including the start-up notification and the Business ID.
