About Finland
Finland consistently ranks as the world’s happiest and most stable country, with a highly educated workforce, advanced digital infrastructure, and leading sectors in cleantech and gaming.
Finnish OY Company Incorporation
Applicable country/region: FI - Finland
Unit PriceEUR 5400 / Company
Applicant Must Be PresentNo
English-speaking advisor
Finland local setup support
Tailored service assessment
Remotely Process Your Finnish OY Company Incorporation
Finland company incorporation with TKEG Expat — we register your Finnish Osakeyhtiö (Oy), the Finnish private limited liability company, with the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH) and the Finnish Trade Register: name reservation, articles of association, share capital, and all government taxes and fees. Finnish law requires at least two directors with at least 50% resident in the European Economic Area (EEA), a local registered address, and a Finland-resident contact person. If you have none of these, our nominee director, virtual address, and nominee contact person cover all the compliance requirements. EU-member Finland is a stable, transparent gateway into the Nordic and European markets.
Service Included
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Open a company for the client in Finland;Number of services already included in this product: 1.00
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Government taxes and fees incurred in opening a company.Number of services already included in this product: 1.00
Product Requirement
Finnish OY Company Incorporation's Requirements
TKEG Expat ™ (Singapore) aims to provide the most straightforward and professional service to our clients. Please use this "Product Requirement Table" to determine if you meet the basic requirement of this product, and if you need services that are not included in this product.
At least two directors are required, and at least one of the directors must be residents of the European Economic Area. Or hold a permit from the Finnish authority.
In Finland, the registration of a company requires a minimum of two directors, and 50% of the company's directors must be residents of the European Economic Area (EEA). If there are no EEA residents serving as directors, nominated directors provided by TKEG Expat can be used. If you would like to apply for a permit instead, please consult with your Customer Relationship Manager.
Has Solutions?: Yes
Service Not Included in Product
Need to have a Finnish address
Finnish companies must have a Finnish address for registration. If there is no Finnish address, you can choose the address hosting service provided by TKEG Expat.
Has Solutions?: Yes
Service Not Included in Product
Requires a contact person living in Finland
Finnish company registration requires a Finnish resident to act as the company's contact person. If there is no Finnish resident available, the nominee secretary service provided by TKEG Expat can be chosen.
Has Solutions?: Yes
Service Not Included in Product
Ownership
Consolidated Ownership
Limited Liability
Positive
Publicly Participates In Capital Market
Positive
Requirements For Shareholders
Unlimited
Requirements For Directors
At least one
Legal Representative Not Mandatory
Negative
Local Directors Not Mandatory
Positive
Local Secretaries Not Mandatory
Positive
Minimum Registered Capital Requirement
No requirements, but typically at least 2,500 euros.
Capital Injection Not Required
Positive
Capital Injection Requirement
N/A
Memo
N/A
Document Requirement
We Need These To Help You With Finnish OY Company Incorporation
TKEG Expat ™ (Singapore) aims to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information to our clients. Please use this "Document Requirement Table" to determine which documents you will need to submit to fulfill the product requirements. Please note, the requirements of document can change depending on your case.
Natural Person Shareholders & Directors's Required Documents
Passport
"Shareholders' and directors' passport English notarization;"
Document Process: Notarization
Document Format: Scan Copy
Proof of Address
Shareholder and Director Address Verification: Scanned copies of utility bills (water, electricity, or gas) or bank statements. Translation into English is required, and the documents must clearly indicate the shareholder/director's name, address, and a date within the last month.
Document Process: Not Applicable
Document Format: Scan Copy
Legal Entity Shareholders's Required Documents
Proof Of Registration / Business License
The English translation of the text is: "English translation and English notarization of the business license of the holding company."
Document Process: Notarization
Document Format: Scan Copy
Company Bylaw
The English translation of the company's articles of association for the holding company, along with an English notarization.
Document Process: Notarization
Document Format: Scan Copy
Passport
The legal representative of the holding company and shareholders holding more than 25% of the shares should provide a notarized English translation of their passport.
Document Process: Notarization
Document Format: Scan Copy
Proof of Address
Proof of address for the legal representative of the holding company and shareholders holding more than 25% of the shares: scanned copies of water, electricity, or gas bills, or bank statements. They need to be translated into English, and the documents must clearly show the name, address, and date of the legal representative, not exceeding one month.
Document Process: Not Applicable
Document Format: Scan Copy
Frequently Asked Questions
At least one shareholder is required to register a Finnish company. This can be a natural person or a company. The Finnish government does not have any requirements or restrictions on the nationality or legal domicile of the shareholders of a Finnish company.
Finnish law requires a Finnish private limited liability company to have two or more directors to form the company's board of directors, and 50% of the board members need to be permanent residents of Finland or the EU.
No capital verification is required for the registration of a Finnish company.
Any individual holding more than 25% of the company must be declared as a beneficial owner (UBO). This is assessed by tracing the ownership chain through to the ultimate individual — including through a listed parent company. If a new financial report later shows that an individual crosses the 25% threshold, the UBO declaration must be corrected and supplementary supporting materials may be required.
Development Opportunities
Finland is a country that provides a win-win strategy for new entrepreneurs, offering many resources for them to develop the skills needed to run their businesses. Several well-established companies such as Startup Sauna, NewCo Factory, and Helsinki Think provide a platform for new entrepreneurs to sharpen and formulate their strategies.
Innovative Technology
Finland is a technologically advanced country. Internet access and online processes enable the country to operate at a faster pace, allowing every small startup to manage and easily access the online world, making collaboration and community service participation easier. The telecommunications industry is highly developed in the country, resulting in a high level of exposure to the technological world and expanding opportunities in various possible fields.
Stable Political Environment
The judicial system has successfully maintained a peaceful environment in the country. From a business perspective, the corruption rate is very low. This enables healthy business development, and Finland ranks fifth in terms of low corruption rates, only surpassed by Switzerland, New Zealand, Denmark, and Finland.
Higher Education
Finland produces highly skilled graduates across all fields. The workforce is known for efficiency, technical expertise, and strong work ethic. Finnish professionals are goal-oriented and highly responsible, as reflected in the success of global companies like Nokia, Kone, Supercell, and Wärtsilä.
General CIT Rate
20
CIT Return Due Date
Four months from the end of the accounting period.
CIT Payment Due Date
Taxpayers can apply to modify the prepayment of tax until the tax assessment is completed (within ten months from the end of the fiscal year). The deadline for the final CIT payment is the third day of the second month after the completion of the tax assessment for the current year.
CIT Estimated Payment Due Date
The company's prepayment of taxes is collected in two installments or 12 installments during the tax year. If the total amount to be paid does not exceed 2000 euros, the installments will be due in the third and ninth months of the accounting period. If the total amount to be paid exceeds 2000 euros, the installments will be due monthly (on the 23rd of each month). The tax authorities can collect or increase prepayment of taxes without application within two months after the end of the fiscal year. The tax authorities may reduce or cancel prepayment of taxes (with or without the taxpayer's application) until the tax assessment is completed.
Resident Withholding Tax (Dividend/Interest/Royalty)
0/0/0
None-Resident Withholding Tax (Dividend/Interest/Royalty)
20/0/15
General VAT Rate
25.5
General Capital Gain Tax Rate
Capital gains are constrained by the normal corporate income tax rate.
Composite Effective Average Tax Rate
19.71%
Composite Effective Marginal Tax Rate
22.6%
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