FI — Finland · European Market Entry

Finland company registration — a zero-capital, fully digital path.

End-to-end Finland Oy registration, VAT / EORI tax compliance and EU market entry for Chinese cross-border sellers and tech teams. Finland dropped its minimum-capital requirement in 2019; the whole process is digital, efficient and transparent.

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20+ European countriesZero minimum capitalFully digital processEnd-to-end in your language

Registry Brief

Legal formOy (private limited)

RegistryPRH

Min. capital€0 (removed in 2019)

Timeline7–14 business days

Standard rates25.5% VAT · 20% corporate

ProcessFully remote · digital

JWHELP · Finland Registry Brief● Remote-friendly

01 / Services

Choose the right structure

From Oy registration to tax compliance, a clear, digital path into Finland for tech and cross-border ecommerce.

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OyPrivate Limited Company

Finland’s mainstream company form: no minimum capital, limited shareholder liability and a fully digital setup — ideal for tech and ecommerce teams.

No minimum capital
Limited shareholder liability
Fully digital
Ideal for tech / ecommerce
EU market access

Key figure€0no capital required · free consultation for a quote

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Digital Setupefficient landing

Built on Finland’s highly digital registration system, documents and steps are completed online — efficient and transparent, ideal for remote teams.

Online documents and steps
Efficient, transparent setup
English articles supported
Ideal for remote teams
Multilingual advisor support

Key figure7–14 daysdigital process · free consultation for a quote

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Tax ComplianceFull Package

Covers VAT registration, OSS filing, EORI application and annual returns — keeping your Finland and EU business fully compliant.

Finnish VAT registration
EU OSS unified filing
EORI operator number
Annual filing service
Ongoing compliance

Key figureVAT 25.5%incl. filing service · free consultation for a quote

02 / Key Elements

Finland Oy, key elements

The table below sums up the key parameters of setting up and running a Finnish company, highlighting its zero-capital, digital advantages.

Element	Finnish Oy	Notes	What it means for sellers
Minimum capital	€0	Removed since 2019	Zero-barrier start
Shareholders / directors	From 1	Individual or corporate	Flexible structure
Registration process	Fully digital	Efficient online filing	Remote-friendly
Timeline	7–14 business days	Fast for Europe	Quick landing
Corporate tax	20%	Worldwide-income basis	Clear tax system
Standard VAT	25.5%	Since 2024 (was 24%)	0% available on exports

03 / Process

Clear and transparent, every step

From first consultation to bank account — five stages, each with clear deliverables.

Week 1

Consultation & structure design

We assess your business model and team structure, tailor the Oy setup, registered address and director arrangements, and confirm the digital filing path.

You providePassport scan / business description / expected revenue / ownership split

Week 1

Document prep (English articles)

We draft the articles and incorporation documents (English articles supported) and prepare the identity and authorization materials for digital submission.

Key documentsArticles (English) / shareholder register / registered address / authorization materials

Weeks 1–2

PRH registration

We submit the registration through the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH) digital system; the company receives its Business ID (Y-tunnus) and legal personality.

OutputBusiness ID (Y-tunnus) / registration certificate / copy of articles

Weeks 2–3

VAT & EORI application

We apply to the Finnish Tax Administration (Vero) for VAT registration, the EU VAT number and EORI, enabling taxation and customs clearance.

OutputVAT number / EU VAT number / EORI number

After completion

Bank account & ongoing compliance

We help open a Nordic bank or digital account, complete OSS registration and provide annual returns and ongoing compliance.

OngoingNordic bank / digital account / OSS registration / annual filing

04 / European Tax Guide

Key tax concepts explained

The Finland and EU tax concepts cross-border sellers and outbound teams meet most often, condensed into quick-reference entries.

Zero Capital

Zero minimum capital

After Finland’s 2019 reform, the private limited company (Oy) has no minimum capital requirement — registration is possible with €0 in principle, sharply lowering the barrier to entry.

€0 minimum · Since 2019 · Zero-barrier start

VAT

Finland VAT basics

Finland’s standard VAT rate is 25.5% (since 2024, up from 24%), with reduced rates for food and medicine and 0% on exports. Storing inventory in Finland triggers registration.

Standard 25.5% · Reduced rates · Exports 0%

OSS Filing

EU OSS one-stop filing

Ecommerce sellers can file VAT for all EU countries through OSS in a single member state; above €10,000 in annual EU sales, you charge each destination country’s rate.

EU threshold €10,000/yr · Quarterly · One window

Corporate Tax

Finland corporate tax

Finland’s corporate tax rate is 20%, taxed on a worldwide-income basis — a clear, transparent system; the China–Finland tax treaty helps plan cross-border profit repatriation.

20% corporate · Worldwide income · Clear system

Digital

Highly digital registration

Finland has one of Europe’s leading e-government systems; company registration, tax registration and filing can mostly be done online — especially friendly to remote teams.

Leading e-government · Online filing · Remote-friendly

EORI Number

EU operator registration number

EORI is the unique identifier in the EU customs system, required for import/export clearance. A Finnish company can apply after tax registration; one number works across the entire EU.

Required for clearance · EU-wide · a few business days

05 / FAQ

Clear answers to key questions

RegistrationDo I need to travel to Finland to register an Oy?
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Usually not. Finnish registration is highly digital and can be submitted remotely. You provide certified documents and complete identity verification — about 7–14 business days in total.
CostCan I really register a Finnish company with zero capital?
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Yes. After Finland’s 2019 reform, the private limited company (Oy) has no minimum capital requirement — registration is possible with €0 in principle, sharply lowering the barrier to entry.
TaxDo I need a VAT number to sell on Amazon in Finland?
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Yes. If you store inventory in Finland, Finnish VAT registration is required regardless of sales volume. With OSS, you can file sales to other EU countries in one return.
MarketWhy do tech teams prefer Finland?
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Finland has zero capital requirement, a fully digital process and efficient e-government, supports English articles and is very remote-team-friendly. As an EU member it gives one-stop access to the EU market — ideal for tech and ecommerce.
FeesWhat is the total cost to register a Finnish company?
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Finland has no minimum capital, so the total is mainly service fees plus registration / tax-number official fees. We quote transparently with no hidden costs — ask for a free consultation for a breakdown.
BankingHow do I open a bank account after registering?
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We help connect you with Nordic banks and can add digital accounts like Wise or Airwallex for daily receipts and operations — balancing EU compliance with flexibility.

06 / Contact

Start your Finland journey

Free initial consultation
30 minutes to tailor your plan

Whether you’re considering Finland for the first time or already have a company that needs compliance work, our experts give clear, actionable advice.

Emailjwhelp-eu@outlook.com

WeChatjwhelp-eu

ResponseWithin 24h on business days

LanguageEnglish · Finnish · Chinese

Coverage20+ EU countries