Launching business operations in Finland
Acquire pension insurance for a self-employed person, the mandatory insurance arrangements for your industry and any voluntary insurance policies you may want. Your company will also need its own bank account and possibly also separate premises.
Also take advantage of the Business start-up wizard. It is an easy-to-use tool which gives you a check-list of matters that are obligatory when you are setting up a business. For more information on business-related permits, see the Permits and obligations page.
You can get free of charge advice for starting a business at
The company's bank account
You need a separate bank account for your company. When opening the account, be prepared to provide all the required documents related to your company.
Business premises
Even small companies often have separate premises. You can get premises for your company by renting or buying a set of rooms or a property.
Insurance for entrepreneurs
As an entrepreneur you must take out pension insurance for self-employed persons and the mandatory insurance for your industry.