· business

Entrepreneur Residence Permit (Yrittaja)

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.

Check my eligibility Book a free consultation

Who it's for

Sole traders, partners and majority-shareholding managers who personally work in their Finnish business.

Key requirements

Own Business ID and personal work in the company in Finland
Profitable business (no reliance on social assistance), assessed by the Economic Development Centre
Sole trader, partner, or at least 30% of shares/votes in a managerial role
First applications submitted from abroad

How ACME helps

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.

Guidance only, not legal advice. ACME is an independent consultancy, not affiliated with any government. Rules change, always confirm details with the official source.