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What is the company registry in Finland?
Finnish Patent and Registration Office
FI-00091 PRH, Finland
About Finland
The Finland Companies Registry is located in Helsinki and was founded in 1860.
Finland officially the Republic of Finland is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. The main language of Finland is Finnish which is spoken by 84% of the population with other languages such as Swedish and English spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Euro (EUR). The population of Finland is over 5.63 million.
Finland Economy
The Real GDP in Finland is in the region of $318.638 billion with a GDP per capita of $57,100. Finland economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Finland are paper, refined petroleum, steel, wood pulp, ships.
Main Trading Partners of Finland
The leading export and import partners for Finland are:
Exports: USA 11%, Germany 11%, Sweden 10%, Netherlands 7%, China 5%
Imports: Germany 14%, Sweden 12%, China 9%, Norway 8%, Netherlands 5%
Finland Certificate of Incorporation
The Finland Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Finland Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Finland company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Finland register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Finland customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Finland Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Finland the relevant laws are:
Business Information Act
Limited Liability Companies Act
Limited Liability Housing Companies Act
Co-operatives Act
Accounting Act
What information is free to view at Finland Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Finland the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Finland Company Name
Finland Company Numbers (Business ID & Trade Register number)
Finland Registered office
Finland Company type
Finland Language of company
Finland Date of Registration
Finland Company Status
Finland Mortgages (Yes / No)
Finland Contact Details (Postal Address, Telephone, Fax, Website)
Do you need to register / sign up at the Finland Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Finland register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Finland
There are over 900,000 companies registered in Finland.
Types of Companies in Finland
Businesses in Finland can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Sh.p.k. (Shoqëri me përgjegjësi të kufizuar): ≈ Ltd. (UK); a business entity established by one or several natural or legal persons;
Sh.A. (Shoqëri Aksionere): ≈ PLC (UK); a company whose capital is divided into shares signed by its founders;
Shoqëri komandite: ≈ limited partnership; the liability of at least one partner is limited to the value of their contribution;
Shoqëri kolektive: ≈ general partnership; the liability of the company's partners before its creditors is unlimited;
Degë: ≈ subsidiary; entities created by a parent company that carry the same legal presence as the company;
Zyrë e përfaqësimit: ≈ representative office; business offices where a company's activities can operate from that are not intended to generate revenue.
Can you order a Finland Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Finland agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Finland accepts the Apostille Certificate for Finland Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Finland signed up to the Hague Convention on 26th August 1985.
What is the language(s) of the Finland Company Registry?
The Finland Company Register is in Finnish, Swedish English languages.
Finland Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Finland has 75 embassies abroad, as well as 382 consulates and six other representations. Helsinki, the capital of Finland, hosts 63 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 197 consulates and another three representations located in Finland.
Finland Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Finland. Our local partner is based in Helsinki which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Finland including Porvoo, Uusimaa and Seinajoki. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Finland Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Finland from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Finland Moody's rating: Aa1 (first obtained in 2016)
Finland Standard & Poors rating: AA+ (first obtained in 2014)
Finland Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Finland Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Finland.
Finland Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Finland. Our specialist Finland skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Finland Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Finland Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Finland. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Finland Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Finland?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Finland?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Finland?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.