Interruption of business

If you interrupt your business for an unspecified or specified period, the interruption will not be entered in the Finnish Trade Register. However, you must report the interruption of business to the Finnish Tax Administration using the forms for notifications of changes in business details. The interruption will be recorded in the Finnish Business Information System.

If you decide to continue your business later on, you must report it to the Finnish Tax Administration without delay by filing a notification of changes.

Interruption of business is reported to the Finnish Tax Administration on paper. The notification is free of charge. Download forms for notification of changes by company type.Open link in a new tab

Section 12 of the Finnish Business Information Act includes provisions on reporting interruptions of business. Read more in the reference database of Finnish legislation Finlex in FinnishOpen link in a new tab or in SwedishOpen link in a new tab.

An inactive limited liability company or co-operative must file financial statements

Limited liability companies and co-operatives must file their financial statements with the Finnish Trade Register despite an interruption of business. Read more on how to file financial statements with the Finnish Trade Register.‍