Every Finnish limited company (osakeyhtiö, Oy) must file an annual report (tilinpäätös) and a corporate income tax return (veroilmoitus) within four months of the end of its financial year. For a company with a standard calendar year, both are due by 30 April. This is not a guideline or a best practice. It is a…
If your company operates in Finland, employs people there, or earns income from Finnish sources, you may have Finnish tax obligations — even if your company is registered elsewhere. Understanding when and how Finnish income tax applies to foreign companies is essential before you expand, hire, or sign your first Finnish contract. Finland taxes foreign…
Finland has been quietly repositioning itself as one of the most tax-competitive destinations in Northern Europe. The next major move is confirmed: the corporate income tax rate drops from 20% to 18% effective January 2027, making it the lowest in the Nordic region and well below most Western European peers. If you run a Finnish…
Annual Report in Finland for Foreign-Owned Companies (Tilinpäätös Guide 2026) | 1Office Finland Who is this for: Foreign founders and international business owners who operate a Finnish limited company (Oy) and need to understand their annual report obligations, filing deadlines, and audit requirements in Finland. What Is the Annual Report in Finland and Why Does…
Finland’s Tax Administration issued updated advanced tax guidance effective 9 February 2026. The guidance clarifies how dividends, interest and royalties paid from Finland to nonresident individuals and companies are taxed. If your company receives income from Finland or operates through a Finnish subsidiary or permanent establishment, these rules directly affect your withholding tax exposure and…
Today we will take a look at the Painters’ Trade Union (Målareförbund).
Starting a company in Finland is often seen as a straightforward process. The country is known for its stability, transparent regulations and well-functioning public authorities. Yet for international founders, the real challenge is not company registration itself, but getting the tax registrations, structure and compliance foundations right from day one. In 2026, Finland continues to…
Many international companies operate in Finland without local staff or physical presence. When Finnish operations are reduced, paused, or closed, VAT and tax registrations must be formally deregistered with the Finnish Tax Administration. Simply stopping invoicing or activity is not enough. This guide explains VAT deregistration in Finland in 2026 from the perspective of non-resident…
Our tax consultation team has put together a simple comparison table of the primary corporate and personal taxes in Estonia, Lithuania, Sweden, Finland and UK. These tables are to be considered informative and general. Please note that tax rates can change. In case of further questions, feel free to contact us via email at estonia@1office.co…
Remote international entrepreneurs expanding into Finland through digital services, e-commerce, or freelance operations benefit from targeted 2026 tax reforms including VAT reductions and expanded inheritance exemptions. Spring 2026 introduces Primary Digitalisation under the Act on Primary Digitalisation, delivering Tax Administration letters and decisions exclusively to MyTax for e-service users or Suomi.fi Messages with activated notifications;…