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Entrepreneur Residence Permit Finland

#businessvisa

About

If your goal is to relocate to Finland and start a business, you should apply for an Entrepreneur Residence permit. 

Entrepreneurs typically need to register one's businesses in the Trade Register kept by the Finnish Patent and Registration Office before a permit can be issued.

Eligibility

You are eligible for this visa if you are;

  • general partnership's partner. 
  • private business owner who operates what is referred to as a sole proprietorship (toiminimi). 
  • limited partnership's general partner (not silent partner). 
  • a cooperative member who is personally liable for any refinancing. A trade register entry must be made for the limitless obligation to contribute.

Documents

Collect the following documents before beginning the application process.

  • Professional qualification certificates. 
  • Document pertaining to a business location. 
  • An excerpt from the trade register or an explanation of the company's exclusion from the trade register. 
  • Give an account of the personnel. 
  • An explanation of the company's business concept. 
  • A statement of assets and other income.

Process

First, confirm that you are eligible for the residence permit you are applying for. If so, then go through the following details about the application process.

When to Apply
Verify that you are eligible for the visa before applying. You must have a proper idea or investment before applying for this visa.

Visa Processing Time
The visa may take several months to process. So, you should be prepared to wait for a certain time.

How to Apply
The application process can be both online and on paper. The online application is easier as you go to the website, provide attachments and pay the fee. However, you may also contact a visa consultant to assist you through it.

Duration & Fees

Duration
The duration of this visa may vary. If you are applying for the first residence permit, it will be valid for one or more years. But the period differs for an extended residence permit and a permanent residence permit.

Fees
The electronic application fee for the first permit is 490 EUR, while the extended permit fee is 160 EUR.
Meanwhile, the paper application fee for the first permit is 690 EUR, while an extended permit is 430 EUR.

Extension

If your first resident permit is about to expire, you may apply for an extended residence permit. After four years, you can also apply for permanent residence.

Highlights

Business
The permit is specified for business.

Freelancers
You can also apply if you are a freelancer.

Multi-entry
Enter or leave the country as you please.

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