Paper forms for start-up notification of private trader with the Finnish Trade Register
Private traders can also file their start-up notifications online using the service at ytj.fi. The service is available in Finnish and in Swedish. Filing your start-up notification online is faster than using paper forms. Read more about setting up as a private trader online.
Who signs the notification?
The notification must be signed by either the private trader or a person authorised by them.
If an authorised person signs the notification, enclose a certified copy of a special power of attorney or the original general power of attorney.
Fees
The fee for filing a start-up notification is 75 euros.
The fee for an auxiliary company name is 75 euros per name. Read more about auxiliary company names.
Make the payment in advance and enclose the receipt with your notification. Read more in our payment instructions.
What forms and attachments do I need?
Download and save the following forms to your computer and fill them in:
The forms are available in English, but you must fill in the details in Finnish or Swedish.
Use the personal data form to file any personal identification details with the Finnish Trade Register. Do not include personal identity codes or home addresses on any other notification forms.
Attach the receipt for the handling fee.
Do not attach any documents that contain personal identity codes, home addresses, or other sensitive information, such as health details.
How to file
Fill in the details in the forms in Finnish or Swedish. Attach the receipt for the handling fee.
Send the Y form with its enclosures to the PRH. You will find the address on the form.
Do you already have a Finnish Business ID?
If you already have a Finnish Business ID, in other words, you have run a business in Finland previously, or if you for instance want to notify the Trade Register about a company only registered at the Tax Administration, file your notification using form Y6 (notification of changes) and the personal data form.
Download and save the following forms to your computer and fill them in:
Give your previous Business ID on the form. Write all the details on form Y6 that you want to report about your company to the Trader Register, such as name and line of business.
Use the personal data form to file any personal identification details with the Finnish Trade Register. Do not include personal identity codes or home addresses on any other notification forms.
Fill in the details in the forms in Finnish or Swedish. Attach the receipt for the handling fee.
Send the Y form with its enclosures to the PRH. You will find the address on the form.
Monitor the progress of your notification
See the processing times in the Finnish Trade Register.
You can monitor the processing status of your notification to the Finnish Trade Register via the Notification Search in the Virre Information Service.Avautuu uuteen välilehteen
If you don't know your Business ID yet, use the Register Search in Virre.