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File start-up notifications using form Y on paper

Companies or organisations should file notifications with the PRH’s Finnish Trade Register and the registers of the Finnish Tax Administration when starting a business.

File start-up notifications using form Y on paper if online filing at ytj.fi is not possible. See the company types that can file online at ytj.fi.Please note that the online filing service is only available in Finnish and Swedish.

Associations can use the online filing service of the Finnish Register of AssociationsOpen link in a new tabto file notifications with the Register of Associations. The service is only available in Finnish and Swedish. Please note that associations file notifications with the Finnish Trade Register using form Y on paper. Foundations file notifications only using form Y on paper.

Take care of your tax matters online in MyTaxOpen link in a new tabor use form Y on paper.

Finnish Business ID

You will be given a Business ID once your start-up notification has been added to the Finnish Business Information System at ytj.fi. Read more about Finnish Business IDs.

You will find the forms and the instructions for filling in them in the menu

At the bottom of the instructions page, you can download the forms and enclosures in PDF format.

Fees

Most notifications to the PRH are subject to a fee. See the handling fees and payment instructions on the prh.fi website.Open link in a new tab

Notifications to the Finnish Tax Administration are free of charge.

More information

The PRH advises on matters associated with the Finnish Trade Register, Register of Associations and Register of Foundations. You will find instructions on the prh.fi website.

The Finnish Tax Administration advises on tax matters.You will find instructions on the vero.fi website.Open link in a new tab

The contact details of the Finnish Business Information System at ytj.fi are in the website footer.

Practical guidelines for setting up a business

What type of business should I choose? How can I test my business idea? How do I arrange the financing, insurances and accounting? You can get a wide range of information on how to start a business from the Suomi.fi websiteOpen link in a new tab.