Thomson Reuters Practical law: Doing business in Finland 2026

Insights|December 16, 2025

The latest edition of Thomson Reuters Practical Law’s comprehensive guide to global business has been published. As in previous years, several of our lawyers authored the Finnish chapter, offering practical expertise and commentary on the local legal landscape.

Roschier partners Seppo Kymäläinen, Johanna Lilja, Ami Paanajärvi, Mikael Segercrantz, Anu Waaralinna, and Matias Wallgren have co-authored the latest edition of Doing Business in Finland. The article provides an updated and in-depth overview of key developments affecting business in Finland. It discusses the legal system and foreign investment, covering restrictions, currency regulations and incentives, and reviews the main business vehicles while highlighting their respective restrictions and liabilities.

The article also outlines the legislation governing employment relationships and includes concise summaries of competition law, data protection, anti-bribery and corruption rules, and product liability and safety. In addition, it features comprehensive sections on taxation and tax residency, as well as intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, and registered and unregistered designs.

The article forms part of Thomson Reuters’ global guide to doing business worldwide.

Read the updated edition of Doing business in Finland here.