The Finnish Business Environment

Finland – powered by happiness

As you might have already noticed, Finland often ranks among the leaders in various international comparisons. As one of the world’s most competitive and open economies, Finland has a lot to offer for international companies. We know that each business is unique – let's see what Finland could offer you.

Competitive Tax Regime

Did you know that Finland enjoys the lowest corporate tax rate in the Nordic region and one of the lowest rates in the EU? The Finnish Tax Administration has made it easier for businesses too, with pre-emptive payments to avoid surprises and a dedicated team to help with tax matters, free of charge. In addition to moderate taxation rates, Finland offers different tax deductions for companies operating in Finland.

Competitive Tax Regime

Did you know that Finland enjoys the lowest corporate tax rate in the Nordic region and one of the lowest rates in the EU? The Finnish Tax Administration has made it easier for businesses too, with pre-emptive payments to avoid surprises and a dedicated team to help with tax matters, free of charge. In addition to moderate taxation rates, Finland offers different tax deductions for companies operating in Finland.

Incentives, funding and government support

Foreign-owned companies operating in Finland are eligible for a wide range of government and EU incentives on an equal footing with Finnish-owned companies. Business Finland and various national, regional, and local organisations provide funding for research, product development and other business development needs for businesses operating in Finland.

Learn more about different incentives More about Business Finland Funding Services

Incentives, funding and government support

Foreign-owned companies operating in Finland are eligible for a wide range of government and EU incentives on an equal footing with Finnish-owned companies. Business Finland and various national, regional, and local organisations provide funding for research, product development and other business development needs for businesses operating in Finland.

Learn more about different incentives More about Business Finland Funding Services

Reliable infrastructure and energy

Did you know that the share of carbon-free electricity is nearly 90% in Finland? From cost-effective and green energy supplies to the most advanced 5G test network in the world, Finland offers an outstanding infrastructure for businesses. We also benefit from more surprising advantages, such as an ideal climate and ground formation for establishing data centres. Everything just works in Finland.

Reliable infrastructure and energy

Did you know that the share of carbon-free electricity is nearly 90% in Finland? From cost-effective and green energy supplies to the most advanced 5G test network in the world, Finland offers an outstanding infrastructure for businesses. We also benefit from more surprising advantages, such as an ideal climate and ground formation for establishing data centres. Everything just works in Finland.

Vibrant startup and innovation ecosystems

Home to one of the world’s fastest growing startup scenes, Finland offers a dynamic ecosystem of accelerators, angel investors and VCs, backed by government support. We’re a leading testbed for technology, with a highly educated talent pool, uniquely collaborative culture and world-class research.

Vibrant startup and innovation ecosystems

Home to one of the world’s fastest growing startup scenes, Finland offers a dynamic ecosystem of accelerators, angel investors and VCs, backed by government support. We’re a leading testbed for technology, with a highly educated talent pool, uniquely collaborative culture and world-class research.

Life-work balance

Work is important, but there's even more to life than that. Did you know that according to Expat Insider 2023 report, Finland outperforms other Nordic countries in the eyes of expats? In the report, Finland is in the top 3 or even leading in several areas like digital life, work and leisure, quality of life, and ease of settling in. And, according to the European Skills Index, people living in Finland have the best opportunities in Europe to develop their skills at work.

Life-work balance

Work is important, but there's even more to life than that. Did you know that according to Expat Insider 2023 report, Finland outperforms other Nordic countries in the eyes of expats? In the report, Finland is in the top 3 or even leading in several areas like digital life, work and leisure, quality of life, and ease of settling in. And, according to the European Skills Index, people living in Finland have the best opportunities in Europe to develop their skills at work.