Finland: President approves suspension of Russia tax treaty implementation act
Finland’s President has signed the law suspending the implementing Act for the 1996 tax treaty with Russia on 29 May 2026, according to an update from the Finnish government. As previously reported, Finland had already notified Russia that the
See More
Switzerland, Finland sign protocol of amendment to double taxation agreement
Switzerland and Finland have moved forward with updating their longstanding tax agreement, with the Swiss State Secretariat for International Finance announcing the signing of an amending protocol to their 1991 income and capital tax treaty on 28
See MoreFinland: Tax administration updates guidance on late filing penalties
Finland’s Tax Administration has released updated Guidance No. VH/2608/00.01.00/2026 on 21 May 2026, which outlines the updated regulatory framework for income tax penalties in Finland, focusing on the distinction between late fees and tax
See MoreFinland revises guidance on trade income for non-resident companies
The Finnish Tax Administration has issued updated guidance on paying non-wage compensation to non-resident foreign companies on 6 May 2026. The guide outlines the rules and procedures for withholding tax at source on compensation paid for work and
See More
Finland introduces comprehensive new rules for taxing permanent establishments
Finland has enacted three major tax laws—323/2026, 324/2026, and 325/2026—published in the Official Gazette on 28 April 2026, fundamentally reforming how permanent establishments operating in the country are taxed. The reforms bring Finnish
See MoreFinland: MoF consults corporate tax cut, extended loss carry forward
Finland's Ministry of Finance has initiated a public consultation on significant corporate tax reforms designed to strengthen business competitiveness and stimulate investment. The proposed changes are scheduled to take effect on 1 January
See MoreFinland: Government cuts corporate tax in fiscal plan for 2027–2030Â
The Finnish government has announced the economic plan for the years 2027–2030 on 22 April 2026. Key measures include tax incentives for households and businesses, significant investments in infrastructure and housing, and a strategic focus on
See MoreFinland: Government approves suspension of law enforcing Russia tax treaty
Finland’s government approved a proposal to suspend the domestic implementing act of the Finland–Russia Income Tax Treaty (1996), as amended on 16 April 2026. The proposal has been submitted to parliament for consideration. Finland has
See MoreFinland moves forward with municipal tourist tax legislation
Finland’s Ministry of Finance announced on 17 April 2026 that it is preparing to introduce a tourist tax that would allow municipalities to generate additional revenue from visitors. The Ministry of Finance has begun drafting legislation following
See MoreFinland updates guidance on Pillar Two safe harbours, side-by-side package, transitional measures
Finland's Tax Administration issued a comprehensive guidance on simplified tax calculation provisions under the Minimum Tax Act (1308/2023) on 13 April 2026, offering significant relief to large multinational and domestic groups navigating complex
See MoreFinland addresses group identification, income allocation in new guidance on Minimum Tax Act
Finland’s Tax Administration issued detailed guidance regarding the minimum tax for large corporate groups yesterday, 9 April 2026, focusing on group identification and income allocation. This regulatory framework applies to both large domestic
See MoreFinland: Tax authority issues reminder for 2025 corporate tax filing deadline
Finland’s Tax Administration has reminded taxpayers, on 2 April 2026, of the approaching deadline for submitting corporate tax returns for accounting periods ending in December 2025, with filings due by 30 April 2026. A range of entities,
See MoreFinland officially announces suspension of tax treaty with Russia
Finland has formally published its decision to suspend the 1996 income tax treaty with Russia, with the suspension set to take effect on 1 July 2026. The decision was published in Finland's Official Gazette on 2 April 2026, following an
See MoreFinland consults proposal to suspend tax treaty with Russia
The Finnish Ministry of Finance has launched a public consultation on 20 March 2026 regarding a draft proposal to suspend the Finland-Russia Income Tax Treaty of 1996, as amended in 2000. Due to the urgency of aligning domestic law with the
See MoreFinland updates minimum tax act to reflect latest Pillar Two guidance, implements Side-by-Side package
Finland has gazetted Law 187/2026 of 20 March 2026, introducing several amendments to the Minimum Tax Act for Large Groups, aligning national law with European Union directives on global tax standards. The changes align domestic legislation with
See MoreFinland: President approves suspension of tax treaty with Russia
Finland’s Ministry of Finance announced that the President has approved the suspension of the 1996 income tax treaty with Russia, effective 1 July 2026, after a formal proposal was made to the President for approval. This follows after
See MoreFinland: Parliament enacts amendments to Pillar 2 rules to incorporate OECD, G20 guidance on advanced rulings
Finland’s parliament adopted the law proposals HE 196/2025 and HE 6/2026 on 11 March 2026, amending the Law on Minimum Tax by Large Groups (Pillar Two rules) to align with new international guidance and strengthen enforcement mechanisms. The
See MoreFinland to suspend 1996 tax treaty with Russia
The Finnish government had decided to suspend its income tax treaty with Russia, effective 1 July 2026, following Russia's partial withdrawal from the agreement in August 2023. The announcement was made in a press release issued on 12 March
See More