Changes
– private traders

Private traders are obliged to notify the Trade Register of any changes in their registered details, for instance if their company name or line of business has changed.

We recommend that you check your current Trade Register details in our Virre Information Service before you submit a notification to the register to see what changes and additions you have to make. Go to the Virre Information Service.Open link in a new tab

When do I file?

There are no exact deadlines, but you should submit the notification without delay.

Who signs the notification?

The notification must be signed by the private trader, or by a person authorised by the private trader.

How to file a notification online

You can file your notification in our online service at ytj.fi. If you file your notification online, you also pay the handling fee online.

Please note that the online service is only available in Finnish and in Swedish.

To use the online service, you need to have a Finnish personal identity code and either personal internet banking codes, a mobile certificate, or an electronic identity card (HST card).

File your notification online at ytj.fi.Open link in a new tab

How to file a notification using paper forms

Fill in the Form Y6. Use a specific Personal Data Form for submitting identification data of persons. Do not fill in personal identity codes or home addresses on any other notification forms. Read more about personal identity codes and home addresses.

Please note: If the home address of a person living outside Finland has changed, use a Personal Data Form for submitting the new address.

Open: Form Y6 and the Personal Data Form (pdf).Open link in a new tab

If you file your notification on paper, you must pay the handling fee in advance and enclose the receipt for the handling fee.

Send the forms and enclosures to the address given on the form.

What documents need to be enclosed?

Submit the following enclosures:

• Receipt for the handling fee if you file your notification using paper forms
• if you file your notification using paper forms and If an authorised person signs Form Y6, enclose either the original general power of attorney or a certified copy of a special power of attorney.

No other documents are usually necessary.

Please note: Do not enclose any documents, such as minutes or partnership agreements, containing personal identity codes or home addresses. Read more about personal identity codes and home addresses.

What does it cost to file a notification?

Please note that the handling fees are different for online filing at ytj.fi and for filing on paper. The method of payment is also different.

Handling fees for online filing

It is free of charge to change your address or contact details.

The fee is 40 euros per matter if the line of business or place of registered office has changed.

The fee is 60 euros for change of company name.

The fee is 60 euros for each parallel company name that is notified to the register.

The fee is 60 euros for each auxiliary company name that is notified to the register.
Procuration rights: 40 euros per matter

You pay the handling fee through the online service.

Handling fees for paper notifications

It is free of charge to change your address or contact details.

The fee is 115 euros for change of company name.

The fee is 95 euros for other changes, for example if the place of registered office, or line of business has changed.

The fee is 115 euros for each auxiliary company name that is notified to the register. Read more about auxiliary company names.

The handling fee must be paid in advance. See our payment instructions.

Tips

If your line of business has changed

When you submit the change to the register, write the new line of business in its entirety. If you add something new to your registered line of business, remember also to include the 'old' line of business as part of the new one.

If your address or contact details have changed

Read more in the following instruction on this website: How to change address and contact details.

Please note

A private trader may only have one single Business ID, which is always attached to the person who set up as that private trader. If you pass on your business to someone else, in other words sell your business, the Business ID will not be transferred to the buyer.

Monitor the progress of your notification online

Monitor the progress of your notification using the notification search in the Virre Information Service. Search by using the Business ID or the record number. Go to the notification search in the Virre Information Service.Open link in a new tab