The Enterprise Finland online service provides information on the obligations towards public authorities that need to be taken into account when setting up an enterprise and acting as an employer. Special provisions and limitations apply to international trade, both imports and exports. The online service also provides information on public funding for enterprises and other potential sources of special funding.

Enterprise Finland contains information on the following:

- establishing a business
- pubblic special funding
- accounting, taxation and audit
- employer obligations and the rules of working life

The Enterprise portal offers answers to questions such as:

-What notifications and permits are required when setting up a business?
- How are the different company types taxed?
- Is it possible to obtain public funding for a business?
- What insurance policies need to be taken out for the employees?
- Are there any limitations on imports?

The Links drop-down menu contains a list of other authorities offering services to enterprises and sources of entrepreneurial information.

Management and development

The online service is produced by the Ministry of Trade and Industry and managed by the SME Foundation (PKT-s??ti?).

We are continuously developing the services of Enterprise Finland to better meet the expectations of its users. We welcome any suggestions for improvement and other feedback. Please use the contact form below.

Feedback will be answered by Markku Arminen, Development Manager at SME Foundation.

Technical recommendations

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