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; paper mail continues for non-users, saving €10 million annually in postage costs.
Streamlined deductions supporting remote Finland business
Finland eliminates the standard home office deduction for wage earners starting 2026, while actual workspace costs purchased elsewhere remain fully deductible via spring 2025 tax returns. Membership fees for labour market organisations lose tax deductibility (2026 tax cards onward), though unemployment fund contributions stay eligible. Company bicycle benefits lose tax exemption for agreements from 24 April 2025, remaining tax-free up to five years for earlier contracts. Commuting tax credits hold at €7,000 maximum (€900 deductible), household expense relief unchanged, with per diems at €54 full-time domestic, €25 partial, €13.50 meals, and 55 cents per kilometre.
VAT reduction and inheritance enhancements for global growth
Value added tax drops from 14% to 13.5% on foodstuffs, restaurant services, medicines, passenger transport, and accommodation from 1 January 2026 (general rate 25.5%). Gift tax exemptions rise to €7,499 every three years (from €4,999), inheritance exemptions to €30,000 (from €20,000), with reduced late payment interest. Annual forest deduction expands to 75% of forestry capital income (from 60%) and 75% of acquisition costs base.
Crypto reporting and financial sector clarity
Crypto-asset service providers report comprehensive user data on purchases, sales, and transfers to Tax Administration from tax year 2026 (first returns 2027), covering Finnish and foreign users. Financial sector client bonuses, rebates, or benefits become taxable capital income unless used for originating services/fees/interest, paid non-cash, and non-controllable by recipient. Dividend taxation tightens on related-party share exchanges where the distributing company acquired shares, preventing abuse. TOL 2025 industry classification updates apply 1 January 2026 in MyTax and Business Information System.
| 2026 Official change (Vero.fi) | Remote entrepreneur benefit | |
|---|---|---|
| VAT 13.5% (food, restaurants, transport) | Cost savings on Finland sales | |
| Inheritance €30,000 / Gift €7,499 tax-free | Simplified wealth transfers | |
| Crypto full reporting (2027 returns) | Transparent compliance path | |
| MyTax primary digital mail | Instant remote access | |
| Forest deduction 75% max | Enhanced asset deductions |
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