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Known for its high quality of life, world-class education system and stunning natural landscapes, Finland is a top destination for individuals and families seeking a fresh start in Northern Europe.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about relocating to Finland from a personal tax perspective, including tax residency, income tax, special tax regimes and tax return obligations.
GTC recommend that you organize your affairs in good time to get ahead and make the most of favorable tax treatment while making sure you’re meeting your tax return obligations.
if you are present in Finland for six consecutive months other than ad hoc holidays overseas.
if you are a citizen of Hungary unless you have no permanent home in Hungary during the tax year.
if you are a Spain national who relocated to a tax haven less than five years ago.
if your ties are located in Mexico and 50% of your income arising in Mexico during the tax year.
if your main residence is located in Finland during the tax year.
if you are an EEA citizen and you are present in Hungary on more than 182 days during the tax year.
if you are a Finnish national and have been overseas for less than three years unless you have no Finnish ties.
if you are present in Finland for six consecutive months other than ad hoc holidays overseas.
if you are registered with the Italian resident population.
if you are a citizen of Hungary unless you have no permanent home in Hungary during the tax year.
if you are a Spain national who relocated to a tax haven less than five years ago.
if your main residence is located in Finland during the tax year.
if you are an EEA citizen and you are present in Hungary on more than 182 days during the tax year.
if you are a Finnish national and have been overseas for less than three years unless you have no Finnish ties.
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If you receive incomes overseas while you are living in Finland, you may find the source country, as a starting point, continues to tax the income which may cause double taxation unless you are using special tax regime.
Double taxation agreements can be used to mitigate double taxation and receive tax free income. As such, the more double taxation agreements a country has, the better, as agreements will ensure you’re not taxed twice and even better, ensure your income is tax free.
At present, Finland has 86 double taxation agreements signed.
