World-class technology, a talented workforce and excellent R&D opportunities are just some of the reasons to establish operations in Finland, the happiest country in the world.
Finland offers a business environment with uniquely high levels of stability, continuity and predictability. The pillars of Finland's peaceful and well-functioning society include transparent government and effective state institutions, an independent judicial system and respect for the rule of law.
#1 – No. 1 Business Environment in the World
Global Innovation Index 2021
#1 – The Most Stable Country in the World – 14th year in a row
Fund for Peace, Fragile States Index 2019
Finland's success story in becoming a highly industrialized, knowledge-based and innovative economy is based on free trade and openness to investment in the globalized economy.
#3 – 3rd Most Innovative Country in the World
Innovation Champion, The Consumer Technology Association 2019
#2 – 2nd Most Skilled Workforce in the World
World Economic Forum, The Global Competitiveness Report 2019
As a result, the Finnish business climate is very international and attractive to foreign investment, offering growth potential and business opportunities across different industries.
#1 – Leader in the number of FDI projects in the Nordic countries
EY Nordic Attractiveness Survey 2019
#1 – Happiest Country in the World – 5th year in a row
The World Happiness Report 2022
Finland offers growth opportunities for companies especially in the fields of (but not limited to) bioeconomy, clean and smart technologies, health and wellbeing, ICT and digitalization, plus travel and tourism.