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Value Added Tax Value Added Tax (VAT) is a general consumption tax on the consumption of goods and services. VAT is an indirect tax which is to be paid by the end-consumers. Collected by businesses liable to tax, VAT is included in sales prices, a...

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.

Tax on Insurance Premiums The Tax levied in Finland on insurance premiums is related to certain insurance services. Tax on insurance premiums is levied on the insurance premium determined in the insurance agreement, if the object of insurance is a...

Taxation The purpose of taxation is to collect income to finance the duties of the public sector. Taxation balances income and consumption, aims to regulate consumption and production by taking account of the environment, and to reduce the consump...

EU and the economy The economies of the EU countries have become closely integrated, and the countries in the euro area in particular have common interests. For this reason, the economic policy of the member states is coordinated by the Economic a...

EU and the economy The economies of the EU countries have become closely integrated, and the countries in the euro area in particular have common interests. For this reason, the economic policy of the member states is coordinated by the Economic a...

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...

Central government spending limits At the beginning of the parliamentary term, the Government decides on the parliamentary term spending limits, i.e. a ceiling for budget expenditure, as well as the rules governing the spending limits procedure fo...

Administrative Governance and Development Administrative Governance and Development Anu Nousiainen, Director of Administrative Governance and Development, Director General Administrative Governance and Development Address Meritullinkatu 8, 00170 H...

25.2.2021 | The proposal would remove the tax exemption of small imported online purchases. In future, value added tax would also be collected for shipments valued EUR 22 or less that are imported from outside the EU. Changes would also be made to distance selling within the EU. The government proposal would also reduce the administrative burden on companies regarding value added tax.

5.2.2026 | On Thursday 5 February, the Government submitted a supplementary budget proposal for 2026 to Parliament. The supplementary budget focuses on boosting growth and investments with the goal of supporting employment. The proposal also includes a decrease to revenue estimates.

20.5.2020 | The Government is proposing that value-added tax (VAT) already paid in the early part of 2020 could be returned to businesses as part of revised payment arrangements. Under these arrangements, a rescheduled payment scheme would be drawn up for the later payment of the returned amount of VAT to the Tax Administration.

19.1.2026 | The International Monetary Fund (IMF) published its annual report on the Finnish economy on Monday 19 January. According to the IMF, efforts to strengthen public finances will have to continue for several years.

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...

23.10.2025 | 1 (5) Summary of the 2026 budget proposal Economic outlook The recovery of the Finnish economy has been slow, but economic development is showing some positive signs. Gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow by 1.0 per cent in 2025 and by...

6.5.2021 | Value-added tax (VAT) on online purchases will, in future, also be payable on consignments valued at EUR 22 or less that are imported from outside the European Union. The Government proposes that the applicable legislative amendments be approved by the President of the Republic for entry into force at the beginning of July.

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.

6.2.2025 | 1 (6) Ministry of Finance Snellmaninkatu 1 A, Helsinki Tel. +358 295 16001 (switchboard) www.financeministry.fi PO Box 28, FI-00023 Government, FINLAND [email protected] Business ID 0245439-9 Summary of Budget Proposal 2025 Economic outlook The e...

7.5.2025 | Valtiovarainministeri Riikka Purra piti avauspuheenvuoron Nordic Economic Policy Review'n julkistustilaisuudessa Helsingissä keskiviikkona 7. toukokuuta

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.