Includes license requirements for key professional services that are open to U.S. service providers.
Last Published: 7/1/2019

There are commercial activities in Finland that are subject to a license. The serving of alcohol, debt collection, and private security companies are all subject to a license. Some commercial activities require registration in a register that is kept by the authorities or must notify the authorities at the start of activities. Invest in Finland is a Finnish Government agency that can offer guidance on business opportunities in Finland. Invest in Finland provides a quick and easy guide to setting up a business in Finland.

To check whether a business is subject to a license please refer to Enterprise Finland’s portal. The portal includes information on activities and professions that require a separate license, notification or registration.
 

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