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Permits and licensing requirements

There is freedom of enterprise in Finland – however, in order to operate in certain sectors permits or licences are required. This is to ensure the safety of the society, the environment and the consumers. In other fields, a notification about the business operations must be made to the authorities, even if no actual permit is required. Permits and licences are granted by, among others: municipal and city authorities, regional government agencies and ministries.

Before starting a business, it is always important to check whether a specific permit, license or notification is required – and what else is needed in order to operate in your particular sector. In some cases, you need to obtain permission from several different authorities: for example, to run a restaurant you need a hygiene passport, an alcohol passport and a license to dispense alcohol. You also need to notify the health inspector, rescue services and construction supervision.

The following businesses, among others, are subject to licence or declaration:

  • the sales, serving and importing of alcoholic drinks
  • car repair shops
  • beauty salons
  • hairdressers
  • grocery stores
  • kiosks and restaurants
  • electricians
  • taxi and transport services
  • private healthcare and social services
  • private security services

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