Finland allows various forms of business types, regulated by the Companies Act. In many ways, setting up a company in Finland does not differ from setting it up anywhere else in Europe. The process is quite simple, and resembles with other countries, and the forms of business entities are not very d ...

Setting up a Finnish company is a simple process that has few steps. Finnish government welcomes investment on its territory, having a good infrastructure and a modern approach to business development. In Finland the two most popular company types are the private and public limited company. Prelimi ...

The Finnish Trade Register is included in the National Board of Patents and Registration of Finland under the Trade Register Act (Kaupparekisterilaki 129/1979). It is a public institution that contains information on merchants, traders and businesses. Its main purpose is to serve and supervise the b ...

The state of Finland offers great incentives for foreign investment and also it represents a country full of opportunities for entrepreneurs in many sectors. Engaging in commercial activities can be done through establishment of a brand new Finish company, or by setting up a company branch in Finlan ...

1. What is the minimum share capital of a Finnish Oy (Private Limited Liability Company)? The most common form of business in Finland is the Limited Liability Company, or Oy. The business type is best suited for small to medium sized business and the minimum capital required is 2.500 EUR. 2. What i ...

There are various ways to invest in Finland, a country that offers plenty incentives with a permanently developing economy. Entrepreneurs can start a new business on the territory of Finland by setting up a business. Even though the procedure is not very common, an investor may choose to buy a Finni ...

 1. What is the corporate tax in Finland? Companies that are set up in Finland have to subdue to a corporate tax rate of 26%. All companies that are resident in Finland have to pay the corporate tax for the worldwide income, while those that are not Finnish residents must pay only for the incom ...

Foreign investors are attracted to Finland as a destination for setting up a new business. The reasons include the location, the infrastructure and reduced rate of corruption. It is no wonder why Finland is situated in high positions in different international ratings for economic stability. The min ...

The legal profession in Finland falls under the Advocates Act 1958/496. A lawyer in Finland must observe the Rules of Proper Professional Conduct for Advocates. Legal practitioners in Finland can be either members of the Finnish Bar Association or non-members, but only those who are registered with ...

The profession of public notary in Finland is regulated by law. A public notary in Finland can only be employed by local register offices or jurisdictional district offices. A public notary in Finland is a state official. Finnish public notaries do not fulfill this position full-time. Many public no ...