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Company registration in Finland in 2026
A limited liability company with no minimum capital, online registration with the Trade Register, 20% tax. We handle documents, board and registration turnkey.
Finland is an EU and euro area member with transparent rules, low corruption and an almost fully digital state. A company here suits the Nordic and EU markets, IT and gaming, manufacturing, and is the basis for an entrepreneur's residence permit.
Companies are registered by the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH) through an online system shared with the Tax Administration: one filing enters the company in the Trade Register and the tax registers. Dollar amounts below use the European Central Bank rate of 5 October 2026, $1.1204 per euro, rounded up.
Which company to set up in Finland
- Private limited liability company (osakeyhtiö) - the main form. There has been no minimum capital since 2019, and shareholders can be foreigners and foreign companies.
- Public limited liability company - capital from €80,000, about $89,700, for listing and raising capital from a wide range of investors.
- Branch of a foreign company - for an existing company to operate in Finland, with a resident representative.
- Private trader - for a person living in Finland who works alone.
Board and EEA residence
A private company's board can be one person, but then a deputy member is required. At least one board member and the deputy must live in the European Economic Area, as must the managing director if appointed. If no board member lives in the EEA, each needs a permit from PRH, which is a separate application and takes time.
For owners from outside the EU this is the key issue, and we settle it in advance: we provide an EEA board member or prepare the permit application.
How to register a company in Finland: steps
| Step | What happens | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Name and structure | name check, choice of board, managing director and auditor if required | 1-3 days |
| 2. Memorandum and articles | signed by shareholders; for a foreign corporate shareholder, an apostilled register extract | 2-5 days |
| 3. Permit for a non-EEA board | only if no board member lives in the EEA | several weeks or more |
| 4. Filing with the Trade Register | online with electronic ID or on paper, fee €300-400 | a few days to 3 weeks |
| 5. Tax registers | prepayment, VAT and employer registers - in the same filing | with registration |
| 6. Bank account | opening an account and paying in any capital | 2-8 weeks |
For online filing signatories need Finnish electronic identification. Without it, paper forms are filed or a representative acts under a power of attorney.
How much it costs to open a company in Finland in 2026
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration through the guided online process | €300, ~$337 |
| Registration by standard notification | €400, ~$449 |
| Minimum capital, private company | none |
| Minimum capital, public company | €80,000, ~$89,700 |
| Auxiliary company name | €75, ~$85 |
Fees apply from 1 January 2026. The main costs are an EEA board member if needed, an accountant and an office. Our turnkey packages are in the price table below.
Online registration about $337, but the board needs an EEA resident
The law does not stop you registering a company on your own. But mistakes cost more than the fees: a board without a member living in the European Economic Area or without the registry's exemption, a missed entry in the tax registers without which the company cannot invoice clients, and beneficial owner details the registry sends back for correction. We prepare the founding documents, find a board member if needed, register the company online and set up its tax registration.
Turnkey package prices are in the table on this page; a manager will calculate the total for your structure in the chat.
What taxes a company pays in Finland
- Corporate income tax - 20%, paid in advance instalments during the year via the prepayment register.
- VAT - 25.5% since 1 September 2024, with reduced rates for food, medicines, books and some services. Registration is mandatory above €20,000, about $22,500, of annual turnover.
- Dividends to foreign shareholders are subject to withholding at the statutory rate or lower under a tax treaty.
- Salaries - the employer withholds tax per the employee's tax card and pays pension, unemployment and insurance contributions.
Tax and VAT returns are filed in the Tax Administration's online service, and annual accounts with the Trade Register. An accountant is needed from the first month.
Company and entrepreneur's residence permit
To live in Finland and run your company, a foreigner needs an entrepreneur's residence permit: the Finnish Immigration Service checks that the company is registered and the business provides sufficient income. Start-ups have a separate permit after a positive statement from the state innovation agency. We prepare the company and business plan so the residence application goes through without follow-up requests.
Why registration gets delayed
- No board member lives in the EEA and the permit was not requested in advance.
- Signatories have no Finnish electronic ID and the paper forms contain errors.
- The name resembles an existing one.
- A foreign corporate shareholder's documents lack an apostille and translation.
- The bank asks for a personal meeting and proof of activity in Finland.
What we do
We choose the company form, check the name, provide an EEA board member or obtain the permit, prepare the memorandum and articles, file with the Trade Register and tax registers, and help with identity codes and the bank account. After that we keep the books, VAT and annual accounts and, if needed, prepare the entrepreneur's residence application. Prices for each service are in the table below.
Fees
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Company registration (shelf data) | €11 000 |
| Legal services for the first year | €7 300 |
| Courier delivery of documents | €550 |
| Nominee director | €3 300 |
| Compliance fee - individual | €770 |
| Compliance fee - additional individual (Murblz client) | €330 |
| Compliance fee - additional legal entity (non-Murblz client) | €440 |
| Compliance fee - high-risk companies | €990 |
| Document signing | €220 |
| Base package | €11 200 |
| Package with nominee service | €14 500 |
| Package with bank pre-approval | €15 600 |
We will calculate online the cost of registering and running your company for the first year.
See also
Business account · Personal account · Investment property · Country taxes · All country programs
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