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Finland

GDP growth in 2018 revised downwards

The Nomad Today 6/20/19

According to Statistics Finland revised data, the volume of GDP grew by 1.7 per cent in 2018. The initial preliminary data released in March put the rate of growth at 2.3 per cent. Wages and…

Finland

"I am an immigrant in Finland and I want to start my own business"

The Nomad Today 6/13/19

Two lawyers from the legal firm Autio Associates met in Helsinki with a group of 15 young foreign entrepreneurs with different backgrounds and projects, to solve their doubts about the business…

Entrepreneurs in Finland

5 steps to take in order to set up and start your business in Finland

Jukka Autio 6/9/19

In order to have a profitable business, you should do your planning and background work properly. With attending to these 5 issues, you should be able to control and avoid at least some of the…

Finland

Dismantling a myth: immigrants do not work for themselves more than locals

The Nomad Today 6/7/19

In the EU, the average share of self-employed persons among the native-born population is 14%, while among foreign-born persons is 13%. Finland also meets the trend. Many foreigners decide to start…

Entrepreneurs in Finland

Entrepreneurs guide

Important prerequisites for establishing a business in Finland

Pentti Kuusinen 6/6/19

As people migrating to Finland may find it difficult to get employed, many immigrants consider seriously of setting up their own business.

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Tourism

Venäjä ei tule! Nights spent by Russian tourists in Finland drop in January-April

The Nomad Today 5/29/19

In the first four months of 2019 the number of overnight stays in Finland by non-resident tourists decreased by 0.4% year-on-year. Nights spent by Russians, by far the largest group of visitors,…

Finland

Finland's GDP grew by 0.2% from the previous quarter thanks to exports

The Nomad Today 5/29/19

In the first quarter of 2019, the volume of exports increased by 3.9% year-on-year. However, imports and private consumption contracted.

Entrepreneurs in Finland

Entrepreneurs guide

The basics of the business environment in Finland

Jukka Autio 5/22/19

Many of the issues faced by entrepreneurs with foreign background are sometimes so self-evident to native Finns that they cannot even recognize them as problems. And many public servants are…

Entrepreneurs in Finland

Entrepreneurs guide

Understanding the possibilities and pitfalls of digitalization

Pentti Kuusinen 5/22/19

Digitalization is widespread in Finland. Not only authorities are using a digital interface to your business, it is common that accounting companies, banks, insurance companies and other…

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Entrepreneurs in Finland

Foreigner.fi teaches you how to start your business with two renowned Finnish experts

The Nomad Today 5/21/19

A biweekly entrepreneurship lesson from two renowned Finnish experts. Pentti Kuusinen and Jukka Autio will explain what you need to know to successfully manage your business or startup and to meet…

Economy & Business

Where does the honey we consume in Europe come from?

The Nomad Today 5/20/19

The 20th of May is the World Bee Day. Among other benefits, bees produce honey, a delicacy appreciated all over the world. So below we tell you who are the main countries importers and…

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Finland

Finland and Japan celebrate 100 years of diplomatic relations

The Nomad Today 5/20/19

Permanent State Secretary Matti Anttonen, accompanied by a business delegation, will visit Japan on 22–24 May, where he will participate in the events to celebrate this anniversary and explore…

Finland

The tax obligations for limited liability companies and cooperatives

The Nomad Today 5/12/19

Regarding taxes in Finland it is best to be up to date to avoid unpleasant surprises, which most of the times will come in the form of extra payments

Finland

The number of new passenger cars registered fell by 11.8% in April

The Nomad Today 5/7/19

In the January to April period there was a decrease of 14.5%. Toyota, Skoda and Volkswagen are the most common passenger cars registered in Finland

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Finland

The tax obligations for private entrepreneurs in Finland

The Nomad Today 5/5/19

You may find easily help, guidance and even public support to develop your business. But you must also bear in mind that any entrepreneurial action is highly regulated, so the list of…

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Finland

Consumption of hard coal decreased by 14% in the first quarter of 2019

The Nomad Today 5/3/19

At the end of March 2019, the stocks of coal amounted to 1.6 million tonnes, which represented an increase of 2% compared to one year before

Finland

Turnover of large enterprises grew in March

The Nomad Today 4/30/19

The enterprises described in the statistics make up approximately 70 per cent of the turnover of all enterprises operating in Finland and employ good 40 per cent of the personnel of all enterprises

Finland

The number of new enterprises grew by 18% in the last quarter of 2018

The Nomad Today 4/25/19

The number of enterprise openings was highest in professional, scientific and technical activities, 1,235 enterprises. On the other hand, most enterprise closures were recorded in trade.