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FIVE reasons to do business with Finland
When you grow a business in Finland or with Finnish companies, you join a powerhouse of ideas, innovation, and opportunities in one of the world’s most stable, smart, and sustainable economies. Finns value equality, education and wellbeing, which contribute to the happiness of the society, and thus improves business performance. Happiness is built into the fabric of our society. We warmly welcome you to home of happiness.
Open business and government practises
Second best investment environment in the world
We know that no one can change the world alone. The Finnish society encourages building through collaboration, innovation through teamwork, and success through sisu. Our culture of openness, combined with low tax rates, high funding, and reliable infrastructure, creates an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and – ultimately – success. We want businesses to build and break through to become the best in the world. (Ranking source: Legatum Prosperity Index 2023)
More about the Finnish business environmentSecond best investment environment in the world
We know that no one can change the world alone. The Finnish society encourages building through collaboration, innovation through teamwork, and success through sisu. Our culture of openness, combined with low tax rates, high funding, and reliable infrastructure, creates an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and – ultimately – success. We want businesses to build and break through to become the best in the world. (Ranking source: Legatum Prosperity Index 2023)
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Future-ready talent and educated workforce
Best business and labor landscape
Our workforce has a competitive edge. Highly educated and skilled, we have one of the highest levels of digital talent in Europe. From mainstream ICT services to engineering to healthtech, our data highlights that Finns are top performers when it comes to productivity, commitment, and results. (Ranking source: The Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2023)
More about Finland's skilled workforce Future-ready talent and educated workforce
Best business and labor landscape
Our workforce has a competitive edge. Highly educated and skilled, we have one of the highest levels of digital talent in Europe. From mainstream ICT services to engineering to healthtech, our data highlights that Finns are top performers when it comes to productivity, commitment, and results. (Ranking source: The Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2023)
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Culture of innovation
Best in innovation internationally
Finland is a hotbed of ideas and innovation. We’re proud of our hyper-collaborative approach, which makes it easier for industries, universities, and research institutions to share knowledge. It’s how we’ve pioneered some of the most disruptive technologies and innovative designs of our time. (Ranking source: Consumer Technology Association Innovation Scorecard 2023)
Make things happen in the state of happinessBest in innovation internationally
Finland is a hotbed of ideas and innovation. We’re proud of our hyper-collaborative approach, which makes it easier for industries, universities, and research institutions to share knowledge. It’s how we’ve pioneered some of the most disruptive technologies and innovative designs of our time. (Ranking source: Consumer Technology Association Innovation Scorecard 2023)
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Reliable infrastructure and carbon-free energy
Second best in logistics performance
Did you know that the share of carbon-free electricity is nearly 90% in Finland? From cost-effective and green energy supplies to the most advanced 5G test network in the world, Finland offers an outstanding infrastructure for businesses. We also benefit from more surprising advantages, such as an ideal climate and ground formation for establishing data centres. Everything just works in Finland. (Ranking source: Logistics Performance Index by World Bank 2023)
Reliable infrastructure and carbon-free energy
Second best in logistics performance
Did you know that the share of carbon-free electricity is nearly 90% in Finland? From cost-effective and green energy supplies to the most advanced 5G test network in the world, Finland offers an outstanding infrastructure for businesses. We also benefit from more surprising advantages, such as an ideal climate and ground formation for establishing data centres. Everything just works in Finland. (Ranking source: Logistics Performance Index by World Bank 2023)
Sustainability is in our nature
Leader in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals
We rise to ambitious climate targets with innovative solutions, ground-breaking ecosystems, and cutting-edge research. But one country or company working alone cannot tackle the issues we face today. That is why Finland is committed to solving these challenges together with others. (Ranking source: UN SDG Report 2023)
More about sustainability at Business FinlandLeader in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals
We rise to ambitious climate targets with innovative solutions, ground-breaking ecosystems, and cutting-edge research. But one country or company working alone cannot tackle the issues we face today. That is why Finland is committed to solving these challenges together with others. (Ranking source: UN SDG Report 2023)
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