Finland Company Formation
Nordic stability with no minimum capital. We register your Oy in Finland, open the bank and tax files, and advise on the residence route for you and your family.
Finland at a glance
- Entity: Oy (osakeyhtiö)
- Minimum capital: €0 (no minimum since 2019)
- Formation time: 1–3 weeks via the PRH online service
- Corporate tax: 20% corporate income tax
- Remote formation: Yes, by power of attorney; online filing requires Finnish e-ID
Finland Company Formation Facts
Figures on this page are indicative and change often. Government fees, taxes and timelines are confirmed in your written quote after a free consultation. Company formation does not by itself grant residence or citizenship; where a residence route exists we say so and explain its conditions.
Nordic stability with no minimum capital
- No share capital requirement
- 20% flat corporate tax and world-class institutions
- Startup Permit for innovative founders with a 2-year first permit
- Top rankings for rule of law, education and quality of life
Who It Suits
Technology and product companies that want a Nordic base, and founders aiming for the Business Finland Startup Permit.
Living in Finland Through Your Company
Residence route: hardResidence permit for an entrepreneur, or the Startup Permit backed by Business Finland.
| Funds required (approx.) | Our residence service fee | Family can join | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proof you can support yourself | $9,100 | Yes | Hard |
Residence fees are quoted separately from company formation. Government fees, deposits, translations and insurance are not included.
Documents to Prepare
- Passport copies of shareholders and board members
- Proof of address
- Articles of association (we draft)
- Registered office in Finland (we provide)
- Business plan for the entrepreneur permit
How We Register Your Company in Finland
- Consultation
We confirm Finland fits your goal and send a written quote.
- Documents
Passport copies, proof of address and powers of attorney.
- Filing
Partner lawyers reserve the name and file with the Finnish Patent and Registration Office.
- Tax and Bank
Tax numbers issued and bank or payment account opened.
- Residence
Optional: we file the residence application for you and your family.
Finland Company Formation Questions
Can a non-EU citizen be the only board member?
At least one board member must be resident in the EEA, or you need a permit from PRH. We can provide an EEA-resident deputy.
What is the Startup Permit?
A route for innovative startups: Business Finland first evaluates the idea, then Migri issues a residence permit to the founders.
Is Finland expensive to run?
Salaries and living costs are high, but formation and compliance are efficient and fully digital.
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Register Your Company in Finland
Send us your activity and ownership plan and we reply with a written quote, timeline and document list.