Clarify the situation
We review the goal, status, timing, family/work/company context and available documents together.
Build the evidence logic
We explain which documents matter, why they are needed and what each should prove.
Explain the risks
We identify risks linked to missing evidence, income, timing, the wrong route or authority expectations.
Define next steps
We turn the next filing, evidence, strategy or professional-support step into a practical plan.
What do we assess in this service?
Choose the company structure before filing
The company form affects governance, liability, ownership, accounting and how later changes are handled. A limited liability company (Oy) is a separate legal entity and is created through registration with the Finnish Trade Register.
2026: Trade Register filings are online
From 1 January 2026, companies must as a rule submit Trade Register notifications and applications online. This includes startup notifications, change notifications, termination notifications, applications, financial statements and corrections. The online-filing obligation does not apply to private traders, associations or foundations in the same way.
Limited liability company registration
A Finnish limited liability company comes into existence through registration in the Trade Register. The startup notification can also be used to submit information to the Finnish Tax Administration. An Oy can be formed with or without share capital; if there is no share capital, EUR 0 is recorded in the Trade Register.
Beneficial-owner information
Most limited liability companies must file details of their actual beneficial owners with the Trade Register and keep those details up to date. The notification is required even when the company has no identifiable beneficial owners or does not know them. The beneficial-owner notification itself is currently free of charge.
Tax and accounting setup
- Prepayment register assessment
- VAT registration where applicable
- Employer register where applicable
- Bookkeeping and document-flow setup from the start
- Payroll setup if salaries are paid
- Tax calendar and annual reporting
Bank-account preparation
Company registration does not guarantee a bank account. Banks conduct their own KYC and risk assessment. Ownership, beneficial owners, source of funds, business activity and expected transactions should be documented clearly before the banking process.
What ENB delivers
- Company-form and ownership-structure checklist
- PRH/YTJ filing preparation
- Beneficial-owner data checklist
- Tax-registration planning
- Bookkeeping handover structure
- Bank KYC preparation checklist
- Post-incorporation compliance calendar
What this service is not
- No guarantee of PRH, Vero or bank approval
- No tax ruling
- No residence permit is created merely by registering a company
- No investment recommendation or return projection
Detailed guides related to this service
Use ENB's official-source reviewed guides before assessing the consulting scope or while preparing your documents.
Limited Company (Oy) in Finland
A practical guide to the Oy company form, shareholders, governance, registration, taxation and post-registration duties in Finland.
Open guideSole Trader (Toiminimi) in Finland
A guide to the sole-trader model, personal liability, tax and registrations for people starting a business alone in Finland.
Open guideVAT for Businesses in Finland
A business guide to VAT registration, output VAT, deductible VAT and filing logic in Finland.
Open guideIf you need a calculator or practical checklist, use the free tools as well.
Open toolsFrequently asked questions
Can an Oy still be registered on paper in 2026?
As a rule, no. From 1 January 2026, company Trade Register filings must be submitted online. PRH has separate online procedures for special cases.
Does an Oy need share capital?
No. A Finnish limited liability company can be formed without share capital; EUR 0 is then recorded as the share-capital amount.
Do limited companies need to file beneficial-owner details?
Yes, most limited companies must file and keep beneficial-owner details up to date, including a notification when no beneficial owner can be identified.
Official sources and content review
Last checked: 2026-08-23ENB Consulting is not a public authority. This page provides general information and explains the consulting scope. Case-specific assessment is separate and final decisions are made by the competent authority. No outcome is guaranteed.