Registration as a commercial fisherman.
- Permit or other obligation
- Nationwide except the Åland Islands
- Public service
Only those registered as a commercial fisherman may sell catches caught by them. Those unregistered as a commercial fisherman may still occasionally sell small fish or crayfish catches directly to consumers.
The registration of a commercial fisherman is valid for no more than three (3) years at a time. If a commercial fisherman intends to continue to practise commercial fishing after the expiry ...
Do the following
Complete the printable form (Commercial fisherman application form) and send it along with necessary documents as an attachment to the general online form to the registry of the ELY Centre for Southwest Finland. You can also send the application to the registry of the ELY Centre for Southwest Finland by post (contact details are provided in the application form).
To whom and on what terms
A natural or legal person whose residence or domicile is located within a state belonging to the European Union or the European Economic Area and who fishes within Finland's territorial waters or exclusive economic zone may register as a commercial fisherman.
Period of validity
The registration of a commercial fisherman is valid for no more than three (3) years at a time.