Finland_Europe_Shanghai CHYIELD Enterprise Consulting Co., Ltd.

GLOBAL REGISTRATION

Finland

Advantages of Registering a Company in Finland

1. Stable political environment: Finland ranks among the most politically stable countries in Northern Europe.

2. Favorable business climate: Finland features an excellent business environment, and its government encourages foreign investment.

3. Advanced technology: Globally recognized as an innovation hub, Finland is home to numerous high-tech enterprises.

4. Flexible corporate structures: A wide range of business models and company types are available in Finland.

5. Convenient international transportation: Boasting a prime geographic location adjacent to continental Europe, Finland has a well-connected transport network.

6. Enhanced corporate brand image: Registering a company in Finland elevates a firm’s international legal standing and credibility.

7. Low tax rate: The corporate tax rate stands at 20%, relatively low across the EU and worldwide.

REQUIREMENTS

COMPANY TYPE

MATERIALS

Serial

Name

Details

Company Name

The company name must be unique and shall not be identical or similar to any other registered corporate names. Name approval is required.

Shareholders and Directors

A minimum of one shareholder with no nationality restrictions. A minimum of two directors is required, both of whom must hold EU/EEA residency rights; alternatively, if there are three directors, only one needs to possess EU/EEA residency rights.

Registered Capital

Wholly foreign-owned enterprises are permitted, with no minimum registered capital requirements.

Registered Address

A legal registered address is mandatory. The official registered address will be displayed in the Trade Register, and all official correspondence will be delivered to this address.

Corporate bank‑account opening

No bank account is required if the company carries out no business activities.

Serial

Name

Details

Private Limited Company（Osakeyhtiö,Oy）

At least one shareholder and one director are required, and the company’s capital shall be divided into equal shares.

Public Limited Company（Julkinen Osakeyhtiö,Oyj/Ab)

A minimum of two shareholders is required. The company’s capital shall be divided into equal shares, which may be freely transferable.

Branch Office or Representative Office

Suitable for foreign companies that intend to conduct business in Finland without the need for a separate legal entity.

Serial

Name

Details

Individual Shareholder

1. Dual authentication of passport

2. Dual authentication of residential address proof (utility bills or bank statements with address issued within the latest three months)

3. Dual authentication of Power of Attorney

Corporate Shareholder

1. Consular legalization for the parent company’s Business License and Articles of Association

2. Consular legalization for the Power of Attorney

3. Passport and residential address proof of the legal representative of the shareholder company (utility bills or bank statements with address issued within the latest three months)

REGISTRATION PROCESS

1

Fill out the Information Form

The client shall fill in the information collection form and provide the relevant documents
2

Company name availability check

Our company will arrange the company name verification.
3

Notarization and Legalization

Notarize and apostille shareholder & director documents
4

Sign the documents

Documents to be signed by the client
5

Register with the Trade Register

Register with the Trade Register
6

Tax Registration

Corporate Tax Registration
7

Corporate bank‑account opening

Corporate bank‑account opening