Finland Osakeyhtio (Oy) & Residence Permit Calculator
Calculate official setup costs for incorporating a Finnish Limited Company (Osakeyhtio - Oy) with the PRH, and verify salary eligibility for Migri Specialist & Entrepreneur Residence Permits.
⚙️ Incorporation & Immigration Parameters
Legal minimum is €0 since the 2019 Osakeyhtiolaki reform.
Salary drawn from Finnish Oy to meet Migri subsistence rules.
📊 Setup Costs & Permit Thresholds Matrix
Financial breakdown of state fees, deposited capital, and legal subsistence thresholds.
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Finnish Limited Liability Companies Act & Migri Rules
Under the Finnish Limited Liability Companies Act (Osakeyhtiolaki), an Osakeyhtio can be founded by one or more natural persons or legal entities.
Company Formation (PRH)
- • Share capital: €0 minimum since July 2019.
- • PRH online registration: €280 via ytj.fi.
- • EEA Board rule: At least 1 member must reside in EEA.
- • PRH exemption fee: €120 per non-EEA officer.
Immigration & Residence (Migri)
- • Specialist permit threshold: €3,638 / month gross.
- • Electronic application fee: €380 (paper €480).
- • Fast-track processing: available within 14 days.
- • Entrepreneur permit: requires prior ELY Centre approval.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the minimum share capital required to register an Osakeyhtio (Oy) in Finland?
Under the amended Finnish Limited Liability Companies Act (Osakeyhtiolaki), the minimum share capital requirement is €0 (abolished from the previous €2,500 requirement). Founders may start an Oy with zero initial deposited share capital.
How much does it cost to register a company in the Finnish Trade Register (PRH)?
The Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH - Patentti- ja rekisterihallitus) charges €280 for electronic online incorporation via the Business Information System (ytj.fi), or €370 for paper notification using Form Y1.
What is the salary threshold for a Finnish Specialist Residence Permit from Migri?
Under the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) criteria, a specialist (erityisasiantuntija) must receive a gross monthly salary of at least €3,638 (excluding fringe benefits) to qualify for the fast-track specialist residence permit.
How does the Finnish Entrepreneur Residence Permit work for startup founders?
The Entrepreneur Residence Permit requires a two-stage evaluation: first, the ELY Centre evaluates the commercial profitability and operational viability of the enterprise; upon a positive eligibility statement, Migri approves the permit provided the applicant meets personal income self-sufficiency rules.
Can non-EU citizens establish an Osakeyhtio (Oy) in Finland?
Yes. However, under the Finnish Trade Register rules, at least one ordinary member of the board of directors and at least one deputy member (or managing director) must reside permanently within the European Economic Area (EEA), unless PRH grants a special residency exemption permission (€120 fee).
Principal Civil & Systems Software Engineer auditing Nordic corporate setup and commercial immigration models. Verified against Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH) schedules, Osakeyhtiolaki provisions, and Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) salary thresholds.
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| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | 0.00 € |