Settle down for success in Finland
FIVE reasons to do business with Finland
When you build a business in Finland or with Finnish companies, you join a powerhouse of ideas, innovation, and opportunities in one of the world’s most stable, smart, and sustainable economies. Warmly welcome to home of happiness.
Happiest country
in the world
Source: World Happiness Report 2018–2023
Functioning society as a platform
Finns value equality, education and wellbeing, which improves business performance. Happiness doesn’t just happen, it’s built into the fabric of our society.
Functioning society as a platform
Finns value equality, education and wellbeing, which improves business performance. Happiness doesn’t just happen, it’s built into the fabric of our society.
Happiest country
in the world
Source: World Happiness Report 2018–2023
Best business environment
in the world
Source: Global Innovation Index 2021
Open business and government practises
We know that no one can change the world alone. The Finnish society encourages building through collaboration, innovation through teamwork, and success through sisu.
Best business environment
in the world
Source: Global Innovation Index 2021
Open business and government practises
We know that no one can change the world alone. The Finnish society encourages building through collaboration, innovation through teamwork, and success through sisu.
Best digital competitiveness
in the EU
Source: European Commission DESI Index 2022
At the forefront of all things digital
We’re a nation of designers, engineers, problem-solvers, and pioneers at the forefront of digitalization. The Finnish brain power is reshaping the way the world sees the future.
At the forefront of all things digital
We’re a nation of designers, engineers, problem-solvers, and pioneers at the forefront of digitalization. The Finnish brain power is reshaping the way the world sees the future.
Best digital competitiveness
in the EU
Source: European Commission DESI Index 2022
Leader in achieving
the UN SDGs
Source: UN Sustainable Development Report 2021–2023
Sustainability is in our nature
We rise to ambitious climate targets with innovative solutions, ground-breaking ecosystems, and cutting-edge research. But one country or company working alone cannot tackle the issues we face today. That is why Finland is committed to solving these challenges together with others.
Leader in achieving
the UN SDGs
Source: UN Sustainable Development Report 2021–2023
Sustainability is in our nature
We rise to ambitious climate targets with innovative solutions, ground-breaking ecosystems, and cutting-edge research. But one country or company working alone cannot tackle the issues we face today. That is why Finland is committed to solving these challenges together with others.
Most stable country in the world
Source: Fund for Peace, Fragile States Index 2022
Comprehensive stability
Our ecosystem and business environment offer uniquely high levels of continuity, trust, and transparency. Transparent government and effective state institutions are one of the pillars for our well-functioning society, that also reduces risks for businesses.
Comprehensive stability
Our ecosystem and business environment offer uniquely high levels of continuity, trust, and transparency. Transparent government and effective state institutions are one of the pillars for our well-functioning society, that also reduces risks for businesses.
Most stable country in the world
Source: Fund for Peace, Fragile States Index 2022
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The Finnish Business Environment
Our culture of openness, combined with low tax rates, high funding, and reliable infrastructure, creates an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and – ultimately – success. We want businesses to build and break through to become the best in the world.
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The Finnish Business Environment
Our culture of openness, combined with low tax rates, high funding, and reliable infrastructure, creates an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and – ultimately – success. We want businesses to build and break through to become the best in the world.
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Future-ready Talent
Our workforce has a competitive edge. Highly educated and skilled, we have one of the highest levels of digital talent in Europe. From mainstream ICT services to engineering to healthtech, our data highlights that Finns are top performers when it comes to productivity, commitment, and results.
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Our workforce has a competitive edge. Highly educated and skilled, we have one of the highest levels of digital talent in Europe. From mainstream ICT services to engineering to healthtech, our data highlights that Finns are top performers when it comes to productivity, commitment, and results.
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Latest news
247 new foreign-owned companies to Finland in 2023
A total of 247 new foreign owned companies were established in Finland in 2023, according to Invest in Finland's national monitoring. The total number was less than in previous years – the willingness of companies to expand abroad globally was affected by economic uncertainty and high interest rates.
Startup in Finland webinar series in March 2024
What does the startup ecosystem of Finland have to offer for innovative startup founders – join our Startup in Finland webinar series to find out!
3 reasons why Finland is an attractive destination for green business
A substantial majority, close to 90 %, of Finnish people say nature is important to them. Therefore, it should not come as a surprise that Finland is a committed forerunner in the green transition, with a strong backing from its government, infrastructure, and industry.
Cases
Tech Mahindra taps into Finnish innovation – builds a Makers Lab in Espoo
Global tech giant Tech Mahindra has operated in Finland for over a decade. Now, the Indian company has opened an innovation center in Espoo to be close to Nordic innovators in quantum computing, foundational AI, the metaverse, IoT and more.
ÖÖD Hotels is expanding its operations to Finland
Estonian ÖÖD Hotels, known for its unique glass cabins, is investing in Finland. The first ÖÖD cabins will be completed soon in Pyhtää. The company plans to expand its operations next to Mikkeli, and discussions are underway with places like Naantali and Kuusamo.
AMADA steers their big European push from Finland
AMADA is a Japanese comprehensive manufacturer of metalworking machinery and a long-term friend of Finland. To cap off a business and capital alliance of more than ten years, AMADA fully acquired a Finnish automation solution manufacturer for metalworking machinery company and renamed the company in 2020.