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Entrepreneurship
in Finland:
Starting, Running & Financing a Business
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"The objective of the Government’s
economic policy is to create a framework that will foster
company start-up, growth and internationalization."
Prime Minister's Office
For those with an entrepreneurial spirit,
Finland does indeed provide ample opportunity for "going
it alone" - even for foreigners. In the past it
has been difficult for non-Finnish speakers to obtain
information on starting, developing and running a business.
Thankfully such information is increasingly available.
In particular the Web site Enterprise
Finland, part of YritysSuomi, has
developed to such an extent that the work of Expat Finland
in this section has virtually been done!
Enterprise
Finland is a service package aimed at foreigners
and immigrants. The site, also available in Finnish
and Swedish, is a comprehensive portal for enterprises
and entrepreneurs. It provides access to a vast range
of public services, and assistance in issues such as
setting up a business, growth and development measures,
taxation, accountancy, and international business activities.
In this section Expat Finland will
primarily serve as a portal to Enterprise Finland and
other sites related to entrepreneurship, as well as
providing additional relevant information.
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In Brief |
| Establishing a Business: |
Start-up, notice and registration,
Business Information System (BIS), Trade Register,
online forms, opening a company bank account |
| Business
Taxation: |
Direct and indirect taxation, value
added tax, excise tax |
| Employer
Information: |
Registration as employer, collective
agreements, employment contracts, insurance, occupational
health, withholding of tax, employers' federations,
obligations of a foreign employer, employer subsidy |
| Accountancy Practices: |
Accounting, financial statements,
auditing, accounting periods |
| Development
& Finance: |
Public authorities, agencies and
organisations which assist in development and financing
of small and medium-sized enterprises |
| Accounting & Auditing Firms: |
Firms offering multi-lingual service,
international auditing companies |
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