Regional State Administrative Agency
Organisation
The agencies' mission is to promote regional equality by carrying out executive, steering and supervisory tasks laid down in the law. To this end, they aim to strengthen implementation of basic rights and legal protection, access to basic public services, environmental protection, environmental sustainability, and public safety and also to provide a safe and healthy living and working environment in the regions.
What services can I get?
- Regional State Administrative Agency
A notice about suspected erroneous actions of an agencyRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA notice about a suspicion that a real estate or letting agency’s actions are against the law or good brokerage practices. - Regional State Administrative Agency
A notification about providing or changing private early childhood education and care servicesRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA private service provider notifies about starting, changing or terminating early childhood education and care services. - Regional State Administrative Agency
A notification concerning the stocking density of broiler chickensRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceAVI must be notified about the stocking density of chickens and information regarding the production system, if the stocking density is over 33 kg/m2. - Regional State Administrative Agency
A permit to establish a firearms association or change its rulesRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA permit to establish an association that practises the use of firearms, or to change the permit. - Regional State Administrative Agency
A statement, objection or an opinion in matters under the Acts on Water and Environmental ProtectionRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceHow can I influence a matter that is pending at the Regional State Administrative Agency and what to do if I am informed about a pending application? - Regional State Administrative Agency
Administrative executive assistance to another authorityRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceRegional State Administrative Agencies provide other authorities with executive assistance, if this is laid down in specific provisions. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Advance notice of construction workRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceThe principal contractor must notify the occupational safety and health authority of the site. The advance notice can be submitted online. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Advance notification of asbestos removalRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceYou must submit an advance notification of asbestos removal at least seven days before the work begins, if possible. You can submit it online. - Regional State Administrative Agency
An exception from the protection of certain natural habitatsRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe Water Act prohibits endangering the natural state of small waters. The party responsible for the measures can apply for an exception from AVI. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Animal breedingRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceIn what circumstances do I need approval from a Regional State Administrative Agency for approving selective breeding facilities such as stud farms. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Animal transporter authorisationRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceApplication for animal transporter authorisation for commercial transport of animals - Regional State Administrative Agency
Application for a pawnbroker’s operating licence and notification of changes to the licenceRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceBefore you start a pawnbroker business, you must obtain an operating licence from the Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Applying for an order to hold a special auditRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA shareholder or a member of a cooperative may apply for an order to hold a special audit of the administration and accounts of the corporation. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Asbestos removal licenceRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceAsbestos removal requires a licence granted by the occupational safety and health authority. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Asbestos removal licence registerRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe Occupational Safety and Health under the AVI for Western and Inland Finland keeps an asbestos removal licence register as the licensing authority. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Authorisation to provide family mediationRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe Regional State Administrative Agency grants the authorisation for providing family mediation services. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Can I start a cemetery?Regional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceCan I start a cemetery? We can authorise registered organisations and foundations (such as registered religious communities) to start a cemetery. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Cemeteries and private burial groundsRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceCan I start a cemetary? - Regional State Administrative Agency
Certificate of competence for transporting animalsRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe certificate of competence for the commercial transport of animals - Regional State Administrative Agency
Certificate of competency for the slaughter of animals and euthanasia of fur animalsRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceCompetency certificates for the slaughter of animals and the euthanasia of fur animals are issued by the Regional State Administrative Agency. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Changing a valid environmental or water permitRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceHow can I make changes to a valid environmental or water permit? - Regional State Administrative Agency
Charger’s certificateRegional State Administrative Agency
Professional qualificationNationwidePublic serviceIssuing a charger’s certificate to persons engaged in rock blasting work - Regional State Administrative Agency
Clinical microbiology laboratory licencesRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic servicePrivate service providers must have a licence to provide healthcare services before they can apply for a licence for clinical microbiology laboratory. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Compensation for the costs of practical training in the BA in Social Services and Health CareRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceCompensation for the costs of practical training that promotes vocational skills included in the Bachelor's degree in Social Services and Health Care - Regional State Administrative Agency
Compensation for the studies required for a nurse to gain a limited right to prescribe medicinesRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceGovernment compensation for the costs of the studies required for a nurse to gain a limited right to prescribe medicines - Regional State Administrative Agency
Convening a meeting of an organisationRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe Regional State Administrative Agency can entitle a meeting of an organisation to be convened if the rules regarding the convening are neglected. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Cost compensation for the specialisation studies of social welfare professionals at universitiesRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceGovernment compensation for the costs of specialisation studies of social welfare professionals at universities. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Decision on a right of use in accordance with the Finnish Water ActRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceHow can I gain a right of use to a land or water area that belongs to someone else? - Regional State Administrative Agency
Decisions regarding the environment and water management and pending mattersRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceWhere can I find information about the pending applications for environmental and water management permits and about the decisions made? - Regional State Administrative Agency
Derogation permit for night workRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceAn exemption for night work can be granted if the technical quality of the work or other special reasons require that the work be performed at night. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Detoxification and opioid substitution therapyRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceOpioid detoxification substitution drugs (buprenorphine and methadone) treatment. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Development subsidy to municipalities for the integration of immigrants with the help of sportsRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA subsidy granted by Regional State Administrative Agencies to encourage immigrants to take part in sports activities meant for the entire population. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Development support for the Schools on the Move programme in comprehensive schoolsRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceSupport granted by AVI to reach the objectives and carry out the measures of the Schools on the Move programme in comprehensive schools. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Disinfection of livestock transport vehiclesRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceLivestock transport vehicles must be cleaned and disinfected upon entry to Finland. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Disposal of water from animal transport vehiclesRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceIf a tank originating in another country must be emptied and refilled in Finland, the old water must be disposed of in a safe manner. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Electing an operations inspector for a corporationRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceElecting an operations inspector for a corporation if it does not have an auditor, and the articles of association or rules do not dictate otherwise. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Emergency work notificationRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceEmployers must notify the occupational safety and health authority of any emergency work they have commissioned without delay. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Enforcement of the Anti-Money Laundering ActRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceRegional State Administrative Agencies enforce the Anti-Money Laundering Act in Finland. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Environmental permitRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceWhat to do when an activity or a change in an activity requires an environmental permit from the Regional State Administrative Agency (AVI)? - Regional State Administrative Agency
Environmental permit for IndividualsRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceWhat to do when an activity or a change in an activity requires an environmental permit from the Regional State Administrative Agency (AVI)? - Regional State Administrative Agency
Exceptional permit for occasional workRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceIf the work only needs to be carried out occasionally during a shift, the occupational safety and health authority can grant permission for it. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Exceptional permit for period-based workRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceEmployers can get an exceptional permit for arranging working hours as period-based work in sectors that are not mentioned in the Working Hours Act. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Executive assistance to another authority regarding coercive measuresRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceAn authority can request that the Agency obliges to comply with an order or injunction issued by the requesting authority. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Exemption from preparing a shift scheduleRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceEmployers may be granted an exemption from preparing a shift schedule if it would be extremely difficult due to the irregularity of the work. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Exemptions from chemical quality requirements for household waterRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA facility supplying household water must apply for a permission if the water the facility supplies does not meet the chemical quality requirements. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Exemptions from teachers’ and head teachers’ qualification requirementsRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceHow to apply exemptions from teachers’ and head teachers’ qualification requirements? - Regional State Administrative Agency
Exhumation and relocationRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceCan an interred body or cremated remains be moved to another grave? - Regional State Administrative Agency
Filing a complaint to a Regional State Administrative AgencyRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA complaint is a notification of suspected misconduct or neglect filed to a supervisory authority, such as a Regional State Administrative Agency. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Form for fire protection feesRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceAnyone who runs an insurance business in Finland must pay the fire protection fee and notify the Regional State Administrative Agency of the payment. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Further training for the educational and cultural departmentRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceAVI provides short-term further training for personnel of early childhood education and care, education, libraries, sports and youth departments. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Government aid for building sports facilitiesRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceGovernment aid for building, acquisition, major improvements and equipping of sports facilities granted by the Regional State Administrative Agencies. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Government subsidies for librariesRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe Regional State Administrative Agency grants subsidies to public libraries for development of services and lines of action. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Government subsidies for outreach youth workRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceGovernment subsidies applied from Regional State Administrative Agencies for the salary costs of outreach youth workers. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Government subsidies for youth workshop activitiesRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceGovernment subsidies applied from Regional State Administrative Agencies for youth workshop activities. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Granting salmonids a BKD-free health categoryRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceYou can apply for the Regional State Administrative Agency to declare salmonids free from the bacterial kidney disease (BKD). - Regional State Administrative Agency
Granting sheep and goats a free from Maedi-Visna and CAE health categoryRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceYou can apply for the Regional State Administrative Agency to declare sheep and goats free from the Maedi-Visna and CAE diseases. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Guidance service for posted workersRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe Occupational Safety and Health Division of the AVI for Southwest Finland provides guidance on Finnish legislation related to posting workers. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Initial ship inspectionRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceA ship starting to sail under the Finnish flag, must undergo an initial inspection by the Occupational Safety and Health authorities. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Licence for operating a private lost and found officeRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceLicences for operating a private lost and found office are issued by the Regional State Administrative Agency (AVI) for Western and Inland Finland. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Licences, notifications and changes related to serving alcoholic beverages and the approval of premiRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceLicences, notifications and changes related to serving alcoholic beverages and the approval of premises for serving alcoholic beverages. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Licences, notifications and changes related to the retail sales of alcoholic beveragesRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceLicences, notifications and changes related to the retail sales of alcoholic beverages. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Local development support for an active lifestyleRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceSupport granted by AVI for exercise development projects that improve the health and wellbeing of different age and population groups. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Monitoring the display of pricing informationRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe Consumer Ombudsman and the Regional State Administrative Agencies monitor the pricing information of consumer products in marketing. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Mother's Day medal of honourRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA nomination for a medal of honour (FWR M I gold), which the President of the Republic awards to distinguished mothers on Mother's Day. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Municipal parking enforcement permitRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe AVI may grant a municipality a permit to support the police in enforcing compliance with the regulations on parking and stopping vehicles. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Notice of a debt collector’s action in violation of the law or the good methods of collectionRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland grants nationally operating licences for debt collection practices. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Notification about large-scale keeping of animals or farmingRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA notification about professional or large-scale keeping of pet and hobby animals as well as animals for production or game management purposes. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Notification about operations of animal killingRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA notification for the Regional State Administrative Agency about operations of animal killing. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Notification of posting workersRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceThe company posting workers to Finland must notify the occupational safety and health authority before starting work. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Notification of providing private veterinary servicesRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA private veterinary service provider shall submit a written notification of their activities to the Regional State Administrative Agency. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Occupational safety and health inspectionRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe aim of the occupational safety and health inspection is to ensure that work in Finland is healthy, safe and fair. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Outdoor cattle grazingRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceDairy cows that are usually housed tethered in tie-stall barns must be allowed access to an outdoor exercise yard or pasture in the summer. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Permit for keeping a zoo, animal exhibition or circusRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA permit must be obtained from the Regional State Administrative Agency for keeping a zoo, a permanent or travelling animal exhibition or a circus. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Permits for experimental animal activities: animal test permitsRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceRegional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland grants licences and supervises. Project Authorisation Board grants animal test permits. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Proposal for a Life Saving Medal awarded by the President of the Republic to a private individualRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA proposal for a Life Saving Medal can be made for a deed that was brave, resourceful or done while risking one’s own life, and which saved a life. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Receipt and depositing of securitiesRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe law or an authority's decision may contain an obligation to lodge a security with the Regional State Administrative Agency (AVI). - Regional State Administrative Agency
Receiving deposits and disbursementsRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceYou can deposit money or securities in the Regional State Administrative Agency, which frees you from the need to pay and ceases interest. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Recovering parking fines by enforcementRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA police authority can request the Regional State Administrative Agency to recover parking fines by enforcement. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Regional national defence coursesRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe Regional State Administrative Agencies organize annually regional national defence courses. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Regional State Administrative Agency customer serviceRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe Regional State Administrative Agencies customer service provides advice on questions concerning the services and tasks of the agency. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Registration of asbestos removal qualificationsRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe Occupational Safety and Health Division of the AVI for Western and Inland Finland maintains a register of persons qualified for asbestos removal. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Registration of debt collectorsRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceBefore starting operations, debt collection activities shall be entered into the debt collection register of the AVI Southern Finland. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Registration of real estate and letting agenciesRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe Regional State Administrative Agency keeps a register of the agencies (the agency register). - Regional State Administrative Agency
Reindeer slaughteringRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceReindeer slaughterhouses and meat processing facilities need authorisation from the Regional State Administrative Agency for Lapland. - National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health
Reporting related to alcohol tradeNational Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceManufacturers, wholesalers and importers are obliged to report to Valvira the quantities of alcohol they manufacture, sell and/or import. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Request for information to the Regional State Administrative AgencyRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceUse this information request form to request information and/or documents from the Regional State Administrative Agency. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Research permit application to the Regional State Administrative AgencyRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceUse this form to submit an application for a research permit to the Regional State Administrative Agency. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Special subsidies for the development of regional and local youth sector operationsRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe subsidy is intended for regional and local development projects in the field of youth work and youth activities. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Starting a permitted water resources management projectRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceWhen can I start a water resources management project that was granted a permit? - Regional State Administrative Agency
Starting activities that have been granted an environmental permitRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceWhen can I start activities that have been granted an environmental permit by the Regional State Administrative Agency? - Regional State Administrative Agency
Storing the safekeeping documents of a housing company under constructionRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceDepositing safekeeping documents of a housing company under construction in Regional State Administrative Agency if the company has not taken a loan. - Finnish Medicines Agency Fimea
Supervision of organ activityFinnish Medicines Agency Fimea
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceOrgan transplant activity is supervised in Finland by Fimea, Valvira and the Regional State Administrative Agencies. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Supervision of the safeguarding of the employer's direct supplementary pension schemeRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe occupational safety and health authority monitors that the employer fulfills the obligations concerning the employee's supplementary pension. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Telemedicine servicesRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceHealth care services that can be provided remotely - Regional State Administrative Agency
The need for an environmental and water management permit, the competence of the permit authorityRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceHow do I find out the need for an environmental permit or a water management permit and from which authority should I apply for it? - Regional State Administrative Agency
Topical guides: Cosmetic botulinum toxin proceduresRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceBotulinum toxin injections are health care procedures even if administered for cosmetic purposes. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Vehicle approval certificate for animal transportRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceVehicle approval certificate for animal transport for commercial transport of more than 8 hours - Regional State Administrative Agency
Verifying the rules of a cooperative in accordance with the Act on Joint PropertyRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceVerifying the rules of a cooperative in accordance with the Act on Joint Property enables operations as an organised cooperative. - Regional State Administrative Agency
Water body-related claimsRegional State Administrative Agency
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceHow do I submit my claim to the Regional State Administrative Agency (AVI)? - Regional State Administrative Agency
Water permitRegional State Administrative Agency
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceWhat to do if a water permit is required for a water resources management project or a change to such project?
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Advance notice of construction work online form
E-serviceNationwideYou can submit an advance notice of construction work to the occupational safety and health authority using an online form.Advance notification of asbestos removal, online form
E-serviceNationwideYou can submit an advance notification of asbestos removal to the occupational safety and health authority using an online form.Contacting the customer service of the Regional State Administrative Agency
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsYou can contact the customer service using the "Questions for the Regional State Administrative Agency customer service" contact form.Fire protection fees | Online services
E-serviceNationwideOnline service platformLupa-Tietopalvelu: Online permit information
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsLupa-Tietopalvelu is a permit information service that gives access to decisions by the AVI concerning environmental and water permits.Open 24 hours a day.Notification of posting workers
E-serviceNationwideNotify the occupational safety and health authority of posting workers to Finland using an online form. You must notify of extending the post.Opinion/reminder concerning application under the Environmental Protection Act or the Water Act.
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsUse this online form to submit an opinion or a reminder concerning an application made under the Environmental Protection Act or the Water Act.Open 24 hours a day.Regional administration e-services (in Finnish)
E-serviceNationwideRegional administration e-services are a channel for using the electronic services of Regional Sate Administrative Agencies.Open 24 hours a day.Regional state administrative agencies’ permits for experimental animal activities – e-services
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsAVI's permits for experimental animal activities – e-services. You can apply for animal testing permits and designer qualifications electronically.Registration of real estate agencies and housing rental agencies
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsAn online service run by the AVI. Through this service, you can register as a real estate agency or a housing rental agency.Open 24 hours a day.Request for information | Online service
E-serviceNationwideOnline service platformResearch permit application form | Online service
E-serviceNationwideUse this form to submit an application for a research permit to the Regional State Administrative Agency.
Advance notice of construction work
FormNationwideForm for an advance notice of construction work to the Occupational Safety and Health Division of the Regional State Administrative AgencyAdvance notification of asbestos removal
FormNationwideForm for an advance notification of asbestos removal to the Occupational Safety and Health Division of the Regional State Administrative AgencyApplication; compensation for the costs of internships in the BA in Social Services and Health Care
FormNationwide except the Åland IslandsApplication for compensation for the costs of practical training in the Bachelor's degree in Social Services and Health CareApplication: Exceptional permit for occasional work
FormNationwideApply for an exceptional permit for occasional work with a form from the Occupational Safety and Health Division of the AVI for Southwest Finland.Application: Exceptional permit for period-based work
FormNationwideUse the form Exceptional permit for period-based work to apply for permission to arrange period-based work in sectors outside the Working Hours Act.Application: Exemption from the obligation to prepare a shift schedule
FormNationwideEmployers can apply for an exemption from preparing a shift schedule from the occupational safety and health authority with this form.Applying for or renewing a charger’s certificate
FormNationwideApplication form for a charger’s certificate or its renewal from the Occupational Safety and Health Division of the AVI for Western and Inland FinlandAsbestos removal licence application
FormNationwideForm for applying for an asbestos removal licence from the Occupational Safety and Health Division of the AVI for Western and Inland FinlandConfirmation by the University of Applied Sciences of the accuracy of the information
FormNationwide except the Åland IslandsAppendix: Confirmation by the University of Applied Sciences of the accuracy of the information and the implementation of guidanceEmergency work notification form
FormNationwideForm for making an emergency work notificationFire protection fee
FormNationwideAnyone who runs an insurance business in Finland must pay the fire protection fee and notify the Regional State Administrative Agency of the payment.Night work permit application
FormNationwideForm for applying for a night work permit from the Occupational Safety and Health Division of the AVI for Southwest FinlandRegistration request of asbestos removal qualifications
FormNationwidePersons qualified for asbestos removal can use the registration form to ask to be added to the register of persons qualified for asbestos removal.Research permit application form
FormNationwideUse this form to submit an application for a research permit to the Regional State Administrative Agency.Self-supervision plan for serving of alcoholic beverages on licensed premises
FormNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe plan and the permit must be made available to the personnel implementing the plan and to the supervisory authorities.
Regional State Administrative Agency customer service telephone
Telephone serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsRegional State Administrative Agency customer service telephone serviceTelephone:Finnish+358 295016780(local/mobile network fee)Swedish+358 295016781(local/mobile network fee)Telephone Service of the OSH authorities
Telephone serviceNationwideThe Nationwide Telephone Service of the OSH authorities offers service in English from Tuesday to Thursday 9:00 am – 11.30 am.Telephone:+358 295016620(local/mobile network fee)
Animal transport in the context of commercial activities
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsAnimal transport in the context of commercial activities (in Finnish)Asbestos removal licence register
WebsiteNationwideThe public information service of the asbestos removal licence register contains information on the licensed operators and their contact details.Avi.fi | Animal health and welfare
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsAnimal health and welfareAvi.fi | Debt collection
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsAll debt collection agencies operating in Finland are registered by the Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland.Avi.fi | Fire protection fee
WebsiteNationwideAnyone who runs an insurance business in Finland must pay the fire protection fee and notify the Regional State Administrative Agency of the payment.Avi.fi | Information request
WebsiteNationwideavi.fi website, additional information about requests for informationAvi.fi | Oversight and reporting suspected violations
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsNotification on unethical conduct by a collection agencyCommercial animal transport by road
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsInformation about commercial animal transport by roadLaboratory animals: permits and supervision
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsRegional state administrative agencies’ website “Laboratory animals: permits and supervision”Regional State Administrative Agency customer service
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsRegional State Administrative Agency customer service websiteTyosuojelu.fi / About us / Permits and notifications / Emergency work
WebsiteNationwideYou can find more information on commissioning emergency work and submitting an emergency work notification from the Tyosuojelu.fi web service.Tyosuojelu.fi / Contact information
WebsiteNationwideTyosuojelu.fi web service entails contact details of the Divisions of Occupational Safety and Health of the Regional State Administrative Agencies.Tyosuojelu.fi / Employment / Posted worker
WebsiteNationwideThe Tyosuojelu.fi web service provides information on sending workers to Finland.Tyosuojelu.fi / Permits and notifications / Advance notification of construction work
WebsiteNationwideThe Tyosuojelu.fi web service provides more information on submitting an advance notification of construction work.Tyosuojelu.fi / Permits and notifications / Asbestos removal licences
WebsiteNationwideYou can find more information on the licences and notifications required for asbestos work from the Tyosuojelu.fi web service.Tyosuojelu.fi / Permits and notifications / Charger’s certificate
WebsiteNationwideYou can find more information on how to apply for a charger’s certificate from the Tyosuojelu.fi web service.Tyosuojelu.fi / Permits and notifications / Night work
WebsiteNationwideYou can find more information on how to apply for a night work permit from the Tyosuojelu.fi web service.Tyosuojelu.fi / Services / Direct supplementary pension scheme
WebsiteNationwideYou can find more information on the supervision of direct supplementary pension scheme on the Tyosuojelu.fi online service.Tyosuojelu.fi / Services / Telephone service
WebsiteNationwideVisit the Tyosuojelu.fi web service for more information of the labour inspectorates national telephone service.Tyosuojelu.fi | Services and contact information
WebsiteNationwideRead about the activities of the occupational safety and health authorities at Tyosuojelu.fi. You can also access an interactive e-service.Ymparisto.fi online service | Water permit
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsInformation on matters related to Finland’s environmental administration as well as its tasks, operational objectives and current topics.
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Business ID: 1094544-6
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Regional State Administrative Agency
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