A kickstart for your new business in Finland
Do you have a brilliant idea? Would you like to start a company in the world's happiest country? Great decision! You have come to the right place. This is where you will find everything you need to know - from getting your permits, registering your company and finding a place to live.
Welcome to Finland!
Why Finland?
- An excellent test bed for innovative, ambitious startup teams and a great place to scale your business globally as Finland has one of the highest rates of investment per capita in Europe
- A vibrant and friendly startup ecosystem with accelerators, angel investors, VCs and strong innovation support by the government
- The capital Helsinki ranks number one in the world in local connectedness among founders, investors and experts
- The happiest country in the world according to the 2021 Happiness Report
- A great array of established networking events, such as Slush, to meet with investors and pitch ideas
Step 1
Familiarize yourself with permits and registration
- Get information on the EU/EEA rights of residence and the residence permits required for the citizens outside of the EU/EEA region
- How to get your personal identity code and a Finnish tax card
- How to register your place of residence
Step 2
Decide on where you want to live
- Discover what Finland's cities have to offer and find suitable accommodation for your needs
- Get your personal basics, such as personal bank account, electricity contract, telephone and internet connection, sorted
- Learn how to get around in Finland
- Get familiar with the community and social networks
Step 3
Establish your company
- Start with basics by registering your business and opening a corporate bank account, getting insurance and utilizing accounting services
Step 4
Develop your business
- Find a workspace for your business
- Apply to accelerator and incubator programs
- Get funding
- Build professional network
