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The right of EU citizens and equivalent persons to engage in business in Finland

EU citizens and citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerlandand can freely engage in business in Finland after they have registered their right to reside in Finland. The right applies to those who are either private entrepreneurs or self-employed persons (those with a right of establishment). Also, service providers and receivers, such as doctors, hairdressers, and those seeking medical care at their own expense, may belong to this group. They do not need a separate residence permit.

How to register the right to reside in Finland

A self-employed person must go to the local police department to register his or her right to reside in Finland. The police register the right to reside in Finland of a self-employed person in the Register of Aliens and issue a registration certificate verifying the registration.

When registering his or her right to reside in Finland, the self-employed person must present a certificate of the registration of a trade or other reliable account of self-employment.

Further information

For additional information, please contact the police.

Registration of EU citizens’ and family members’ residence cards

Police departments

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