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fi sv en Digitalisation Finnish society is currently undergoing a transition that includes big structural reforms. One framework for the changes is provided by digitalisation. It challenges us to question the existing methods and practices and to ...

Cooperation between municipalities and wellbeing services counties Wellbeing services counties and municipalities share residents and need to cooperate in many ways to provide services to residents. They also have common duties, such as promotion ...

22.4.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2027–2030. Both the global economy and Finland’s finances are facing challenges. In its spending limits session, the Government focused on new targeted measures to strengthen people’s confidence in the future and improve the conditions for growth and employment.

2.9.2025 | The Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2026. The Government’s decisions aim to support economic growth, which is picking up. Supporting economic growth and continuing responsible fiscal management is necessary to ensure the security of people in Finland and safeguard their access to important services going forward.

30.4.2026 | 1 Liite 1. Maakohtaisten suositusten toimeenpano (CeSaR) Finland's contribution to the Country-specific recommendations (CSR) assessment1 Semester Cycle 2026 CSR.2025.1 CSR 1 Subpart 1: Reinforce overall defence and security spending and readiness...

Absences Absences due to sickness During each calendar year, public officials are entitled to full pay for a maximum of 60 sick days. After that, they receive 75% of their pay. All days of sickness count towards the total number of days, but the n...

10.3.2023 | Women’s average annual income has increased EUR 25 more than men’s due to reforms of social benefits and taxation carried out this parliamentary term. Income differences between genders have narrowed in Finland, but only slightly, according to a report commissioned by the Ministry of Finance.

Taxation of inheritance and gifts Inheritance and gifts are subject to tax collected by the state. Inheritance tax Shares of inheritance worth €30,000 or more are subject to inheritance tax. Estate value and family relationships determine the leve...

Frequently asked questions about easing the management of the affairs of a deceaced relative This page provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about the programme to ease the management of the affairs of a deceased realative. Why w...

Personal taxation Personal taxation includes all taxes paid by natural persons and estates of the deceased. The most significant of these are earned income and capital income taxes. In Finland, separate assessment is used in taxation, meaning that...

The Ministry of Finance is preparing to implement the digitalisation of life and business events. This relates to the objectives set out in Finland’s digital compass.

19.1.2024 | 1 (8) Valtiovarainministeriö puh. 0295 16001 (vaihde) Finansministeriet tfn 0295 16001 (växel) Snellmaninkatu 1 A, Helsinki [email protected] Snellmansgatan 1 A, Helsingfors [email protected] PL 28, 00023 Valtioneuvosto www.v...

Ministry of Finance Minister of Finance Riikka Purra The Finns Party Minister deputising for the Prime Minister The Ministry of Finance is led by Minister of Finance Riikka Purra. Her responsibilities at the Ministry include economic policy, econo...

3.9.2024 | The 2025 budget proposal of Prime Minister Orpo's Government bolsters conditions for economic growth. Economic growth driven by the private sector will also serve to secure the financing base for central government finances. The fast-acting measures to curb indebtedness that were decided on due to the difficult situation in central government finances will move forward.

Ministry of Finance Minister of Local and Regional Government Anna-Kaisa Ikonen The National Coalition Party Minister of Local and Regional Government Anna-Kaisa Ikonen is responsible for governance policy, municipal affairs, wellbeing services co...

25.8.2022 | Rapporteurs Juha Aho and Mika Penttilä propose a joint child-oriented budgeting model for municipalities and wellbeing services counties based on a traffic-light classification. They recommend that child-oriented budgeting be launched with a pilot that would focus in the first stage on financial statements data.

1.9.2021 | The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) issued its recommendations on Wednesday 1 September. Work based the recommendations will continue in four pilot projects. The project outcomes will be of international value.

2.6.2020 | The coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has had a considerable impact on people’s livelihoods and everyday lives, the ability of businesses to operate viably, and the shape and direction of the Finnish economy. This fourth supplementary budget proposal for 2020 is part of the Government's coronavirus crisis follow-up package, which focuses on ensuring an economically, ecologically and socially sustainable emergence from the crisis.

19.8.2021 | A working group examined how child-oriented budgeting and related expertise should be developed across government terms. The aim is to promote the realisation of children's rights.

13.1.2022 | Annex X Code of Conduct -minimum responsibility requirements date Page 5 / 6 UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION Code of Conduct – minimum responsibility requirements INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CLIENT: Fill in the grey marked texts in this document. You can modify / ...