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For non-EU nationals establishing or running a traditional (non-startup) business in Finland and personally working in it. Profitability is assessed by the regional Economic Development Centre.
Sole traders, partners and majority-shareholding managers who personally work in their Finnish business.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
Yes, family members can apply on the basis of family ties to you, and your business income must be sufficient to support the family joining you.
Typically a business plan, Trade Register registration, financial statements, bank statements showing funds, two-year forecasts, proof of qualifications, and details of business premises and funding.
The Yrittaja permit is for non-EU nationals establishing or running a traditional (non-startup) business in Finland and personally working in it. Profitability is assessed by the regional Economic Development Centre.
The Economic Development Centre (ELY / elinvoimakeskus) issues a partial decision on whether your business is profitable and can support you, and only then does Migri process the application.
Owning a company is not enough. You must actively work in the business in Finland and earn your living mainly from it.
You qualify if you are a private trader or a partner/owner with real responsibility in a company (for example owning at least 30% of a limited company). Light entrepreneurs who only invoice through a service company do not qualify.
At extension you must show the business is still profitable and continues to support you, using updated financial statements and business documentation.
