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Taxation of asset transfers Transfers of real estate and securities are subject to asset transfer tax collected by the state. The recipient of the transfer, such as a party purchasing a residential building, is liable to pay asset transfer tax. Re...

I projektet genomförs målen i regeringsprogrammet om återtagande av vinning av brott och genomförs det så kallade EU-konfiskationsdirektivet (2024/1260) nationellt.

Handlingsplan för den nationella riskbedömningen av penningtvätt och finansiering av terrorism 2024–2025 Innehåll 1 Nationell strategi för bekämpning av risker för penningtvätt och finansiering av terrorism .......... 4 1.1 Handlingsplanens syfte ...

10.11.2023 | Finland och flera andra stater har gett ett gemensamt uttalande om att rapportering och utbyte av upplysningar om kryptotillgångar, dvs. virtuella tillgångar, ska inledas före 2027. I uttalandet betonas att staterna måste hänga med i den snabba utvecklingen och tillväxten på marknaden för kryptotillgångar. Med rapporteringsramen vill man säkerställa iakttagande av skattebestämmelserna och förhindra kringgående av skatt.

State properties Built real estate assets owned by the state are worth about EUR 4.2 billion and consist of approximately 9,000 buildings, about 600 of them protected buildings. The facilities used by the state total six million square metres; abo...

Sanctions in the financial markets In Finland, the sanctions regime in the financial markets is largely based on EU legislation. Member States are obliged to issue provisions on the administrative sanctions that can be imposed in the event of a br...

6.8.2026 | Appropriations totalling EUR 42.5 billion are proposed for the Ministry of Finance and its branch of government. This is EUR 0.7 billion more than in the 2026 Budget. The increase is mainly due to an increase in funding for wellbeing services counties, pensions, interest costs associated with taxes and the EU membership contribution.

29.6.2026 | According to an international survey by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, trust in public institutions and satisfaction with administrative services have remained stable in Finland. The OECD Survey on Drivers of Trust in Public Institutions, published for the third time, highlights participation and agency as increasingly important drivers of trust.

Data on contingent liabilities In general government finances, contingent liabilities are financial obligations that are only realised if a particular condition is met or event takes place. The realisation of contingent liabilities may have an imp...

Employees' mutual funds An employees' mutual fund is owned and controlled by the employees of a company, government agency or municipality, with the purpose of managing the performance bonuses, profit bonuses and other assets paid to it under the ...

Next generation financial services and technologies (Fintech) The Ministry of Finance actively monitors developments in financial service technologies and participates in the drafting of regulatory measures relating to them. The Ministry of Financ...

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...

Position and service relationships of senior management Competent and ethically upright senior civil servants is a national asset, serving the government and the entire country. The government’s abilities to secure public services and a well-funct...

Regulation of financial markets Stable and efficient financial markets are important for the favourable development of the national economy. The Ministry of Finance ensures that the regulation of the financial markets promotes the reliable and ver...

Shared government services The Ministry of Finance is responsible for the State's property and premises management, the general guidance and development of procurement services, and the provision of direction and guidance for the organisations tha...

4.8.2026 | The draft national budget of the Minister of Finance for 2027 will implement policies agreed in the spring spending limits session. The budget proposal totals EUR 92.2 billion, envisioning a deficit of EUR 12.9 billion.

Real estate taxation Real estate tax is an annually paid tax based on the ownership of a property. Introduced in 1993, the real estate tax replaced the land tax, the street charge, the tax on income from housing, and presumptive income taxation. M...

Government as employer The Ministry of Finance is responsible for public governance development and human resources management at central government level. At the close of 2021, the ministries, agencies and other bodies covered by the Budget emplo...

Open data Opening up access to data for innovative use of information Knowledge is an asset that grows in value when it is shared and processed. The public sector has control of a considerable amount of information resources. Measures that facilit...

Tax subsidies are exceptions made to the normal basic structure of taxation, the so-called standard tax system, by which a certain business or a group of taxpayers is subsidised.

State-owned companies and unincorporated State enterprises Companies Hansel Ltd Hansel Ltd is a central purchasing body for central and local government. Its mission is to improve productivity in public administration and lead the way in efficient...

Regeringens proposition till riksdagen med förslag till lag om ändring av lagen om minimiskatt för stora koncerner PROPOSITIONENS HUVUDSAKLIGA INNEHÅLL I denna proposition föreslås det att lagen om minimiskatt för stora koncerner (1308/2023) ändra...

1.9.2026 | On 1 September 2026, the Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2027 and is steadily implementing the agenda it agreed at the spending limits session. The agenda includes EUR 100 million of investment in construction and numerous transport infrastructure projects. The Government’s targeted measures will support economic growth.

Central government Central government consists of central, regional and local state administration. Central state administration comprises the ministries together with the government agencies and institutions in their branches of government. Centr...

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...

Nationell riskbedömning av penningtvätt och fi nansiering av terrorism 2023 Partiell uppdatering Finansmarknaden FINANSMINISTERIETS PUBLIKATIONER – 2024:9 Nationell riskbedömning av penningtvätt och finansiering av terrorism 2023 Partiell uppdater...

Departments Economics Department The key task of the Economics Department is to prepare the Government’s economic policy. We support decision-making by producing reliable, reasoned and independent economic analyses, impact assessments and forecast...

5.6.2026 | The ProcurFinland Programme has published a guide to help contracting entities identify and prevent sanctions evasion and circumvention. The guide provides practical advice on taking sanctions into account at different stages of the procurement process. It lists warning signs that contracting entities can use to assess the risk of sanctions evasion and circumvention.

28.5.2026 | Finland’s overall money laundering risk is significant, and the risk of terrorist financing is moderately significant according to national authorities and other key actors responsible for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism.

23.10.2025 | Finland’s Minister of Finance Riikka Purra confirmed Finland’s strong support for Ukraine at meetings in Washington DC last week. Finland will participate in NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) and endorse the using of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. According to Purra, Finland must respond to Russia’s escalating aggression against Ukraine, in particular its deliberate targeting of Ukrainian civilians.

4.12.2025 | The multinational joint statement expresses the intention of the countries to join the OECD’s agreement on the automatic exchange of information on immovable property.

Hankkeessa toteutetaan hallitusohjelman rikoshyödyn poisottamista koskevat kirjaukset ja pannaan kansallisesti täytäntöön EU:n niin sanottu konfiskaatiodirektiivi (2024/1260).

3.6.2026 | The Government submitted its second supplementary budget proposal for 2026 to Parliament on 3 June. The supplementary budget includes employment measures outlined in the spending limits session and investments in counter-drone capabilities and defence more broadly. The proposal also includes an increase to revenue estimates.

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.

4.12.2025 | Restricted Use - À usage restreint Joint Statement Collective engagement to exchange readily available information on immovable property Joint Statement of 4 December 2025 by: Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, I...

24.2.2026 | VIEWS AND POSITIONS ON POLICY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND 2025 ANNUAL REPORT Office of the Nordic-Baltic Constituency International Monetary Fund February 2026 2 CONTENTS 1. NAVIGATING UNCERTANTY ..................................

30.4.2026 | FINNISH GOVERNMENT PO Box 23, FI-00023 Government, Finland vn.fi/en Tel. +358 295 16001 VALTIONEUVOSTO PL 23, 00023 Valtioneuvosto vn.fi p. 0295 16001 1(6) Measures to support economic growth, employment and households decided on in the government...

13.2.2026 | Rahanpesun selvittelykeskuksen vuosikertomus 2025 Keskusrikospoliisi 29.01.2026 2 Sisällys 1 VUOSI 2025 PÄHKINÄNKUORESSA .................................................................................. 7 2 ILMIÖT 2025 ..............................

EUROPEAN COMMISSION Brussels, XXX […](2025) XXX draft ANNEX SENSITIVE* UNTIL ADOPTION ANNEX to the Proposal for a COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION amending Implementing Decision (EU) (ST 12524/21 INIT; ST 12524/21 ADD 1) of 29 October 2021 on the app...

20.11.2025 | On Thursday 20 November, the Government submitted its proposal to Parliament to amend the budget proposal for 2026. It includes proposals to launch new transport projects and to support Ukraine. The proposal will decrease the revenue estimate by EUR 189 million and increase the requirement for appropriations by EUR 455 million.