Accounting Services
for small businesses in Finland.
I'm Nita Mäkinen, a Finnish bookkeeper based in Nokia, and I handle your accounting in English. You work with one person, me, who stays with your business year after year, not a call centre or a new junior every spring. Bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and tax returns at a fixed monthly price with no per-voucher fees: sole traders from €89/month, limited companies from €149/month. Remote across Finland, free first call.
I work in English and handle the Finnish paperwork, registrations and accounting for you. My most recent foreign-founder client is Mario, who set up Sheimar Education Finland Oy with me.
"Nita was always very clear with her instructions, quick to respond, and extremely professional at every step of the process. Her support made everything much easier and more transparent than I expected."
Complete accounting for your Finnish business
Bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and the year-end, all handled by one person who knows your file, not a rotating team.
Monthly Bookkeeping
Receipt handling, bank reconciliation, monthly reports. Sole traders from €89/month, limited companies from €149/month. Cloud-based, send receipts via app or email.
Tax Returns
Annual tax return preparation and filing with the Finnish Tax Administration (Verohallinto). Starting at €190. We ensure you claim every legitimate deduction.
Financial Statements
Annual financial statements for limited companies (osakeyhtiö) and other entities. Balance sheet, income statement, registration with Finnish Patent and Registration Office. From €290.
Payroll Services
Payroll processing, payslips, employer reports to Verohallinto and pension funds. From €15/employee/month. Perfect for small employers.
VAT Filings (ALV)
Monthly or quarterly VAT returns to OmaVero. Included in monthly bookkeeping. We ensure filings are on time and correct.
Business Formation
Guidance choosing the right business form (toiminimi / osakeyhtiö / kommandiittiyhtiö), preparing registration documents, initial setup.
Simple, honest pricing
Fixed monthly fee with no per-voucher or per-transaction charge: the same bill whether you send 5 receipts or 200. The final figure depends on your volume and needs, and you get a clear quote after a free first call. Switching from another accountant is included.
Sole Trader (Toiminimi)
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Receipt processing
- Bank reconciliation
- Monthly reports
- Basic tax guidance
- VAT filings (if VAT registered)
Limited Company (Oy)
- Everything in Sole Trader
- Double-entry bookkeeping
- Full VAT handling
- Profit & loss + Balance sheet
- Tax planning through the year
- Year-end financial statements (extra)
Add-ons
- Payroll: €15/employee/month
- Tax return: from €190
- Financial statements: from €290
- Business formation: custom
- Accountant switch: included
- Initial consultation: free
Free initial consultation
Tell us about your business and we'll give you a clear, no-obligation quote within 24 hours. Remote service available across Finland, no office visit required.
Prefer to talk directly?
All channels go to Nita Mäkinen, your dedicated bookkeeper:
Monday-Friday 9:00-17:00 (Helsinki time)
Email replies within 24 hours
Complete accounting services for small businesses in Finland
I am a Finnish bookkeeper serving small businesses and foreign founders in English. Sole traders and limited companies come to me for the same thing: books that are correct, filed on time, and explained in plain English so you actually understand them.
Small business accounting
Full-service accounting for businesses with annual turnover up to €1M. Monthly bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, financial statements. Fixed monthly pricing, no hidden fees.
Startup accounting
Setting up a Finnish company? I help with PRH registration, tax registrations, ALV/VAT setup, employer registration, and your first year of accounting, so you are not chasing five different parties.
Foreign entrepreneur accounting
Accounting in English for non-Finnish founders running businesses in Finland. We translate Finnish tax authority correspondence and explain everything in plain English.
E-commerce accounting
Online business accounting with EU VAT (OSS), import VAT, multi-currency reconciliation, and integrations with Shopify, WooCommerce and Stripe. Cloud-based and remote.
Consulting & freelancer accounting
Self-employed consultants, designers, developers and other freelancers. Simple monthly accounting from €89, plus full year-end tax filing. Send invoices and receipts however suits you.
Holding & investor accounting
Accounting for holding companies, real estate companies, and investment vehicles. Dividend planning, capital gains, and EU dividend withholding tax handled.
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How bookkeeping works in Finland
A practical overview for foreign entrepreneurs running a business in Finland.
Legal basis
Every Finnish business, sole trader, limited company, partnership, is required by the Finnish Accounting Act (Kirjanpitolaki) to keep double-entry bookkeeping. Sole traders with turnover under €100,000 can use single-entry in some cases, but most use double-entry to stay compliant with VAT rules.
VAT (ALV) in Finland
Standard VAT rate is 25.5% (in force since 1 September 2024). Businesses with annual turnover above €20,000 must register for VAT. Filings are monthly or quarterly to OmaVero, depending on turnover. We handle registration, filings and VAT reporting.
Annual tax returns
Sole traders file a personal income tax return with a business section. Limited companies file a corporate tax return (6B) by April 30 of the following year. Late filings incur penalties starting at €50 and rising with delay.
Financial statements
Limited companies must prepare and submit annual financial statements (tilinpäätös) to the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH). Balance sheet, income statement, notes and, for larger companies, an audit. Due four months after financial year end.
Payroll and employer obligations
Paying even one employee triggers obligations: monthly payroll reporting to the Incomes Register (Tulorekisteri), social security contributions, pension payments (TyEL, around 25% of gross), occupational accident insurance. We handle all of this.
Remote bookkeeping across Finland
Modern Finnish bookkeeping is fully remote. Receipts via mobile app or email, bank feeds connect directly, and all reports are delivered electronically. Our clients are in Helsinki, Tampere, Turku, Oulu, Lapland and everywhere in between, no office visit needed.
Accounting services in Finland for foreign founders
One English-speaking accountant, fixed monthly price, fully remote across Finland. From company registration to monthly bookkeeping, VAT and payroll.
Company formation in Finland
Set up a Finnish Oy as a foreigner: no minimum share capital, the EEA board member rule, PRH registration and tax registers, handled for you in English.
See how it works →English-speaking accountant
Monthly bookkeeping for a foreign-owned Finnish company, from 89 e/kk for a sole trader and 149 e/kk for an Oy. Fixed price, no per-voucher fees, fully remote.
See the service →VAT registration and returns
The 25.5 percent rate, the 20,000 euro registration threshold, filing frequency and EU reverse charge, registered and reported for you so you stay compliant.
See the service →Payroll in Finland
Gross to net, payslips and incomes register (tulorekisteri) reporting within five days, plus the statutory employer contributions, all handled for your Finnish company.
See the service →Free guides for foreign entrepreneurs in Finland
Practical, plain-English guides written by a Finnish bookkeeper. No jargon, no sales pitch.
Setting up a Finnish LLC as a foreigner
A step-by-step guide to registering an osakeyhtiö in Finland as a non-citizen: share capital, board requirements, EEA residency, VAT and the practical timeline. Includes a real client example.
Read the guide →VAT in Finland 2026
How Finnish VAT works in plain English: the 25.5 % and 13.5 % rates, the 20,000 € registration threshold, filing frequency, reverse charge on EU purchases, the OSS scheme and the mistakes new businesses make most often.
Read the guide →Bookkeeping in Finland 2026
What the law requires, single vs double-entry, how long you keep records, the monthly cycle, year-end statements and what foreign founders need to know about running compliant books in Finland.
Read the guide →How much does an accountant cost?
A clear 2026 price guide: monthly bookkeeping, financial statements, payroll and tax return costs in Finland, plus the fixed-fee vs per-voucher difference that decides whether your bill is predictable.
Read the guide →About our accounting services
Most common questions from international entrepreneurs in Finland.
Do you speak English fluently?
Yes. Nita Mäkinen speaks fluent English and can handle all accounting matters for English-speaking entrepreneurs. All reports, communication and documents can be provided in English if needed.
Can you serve businesses outside Nokia or Tampere?
Yes. Tilitoimisto N.M serves clients all over Finland remotely. Our office is in Nokia (near Tampere), but receipts, documents and meetings are all handled electronically via cloud software, email and video calls.
I'm starting a business in Finland, can you help with registration?
Yes. We help international founders choose the right business form (sole trader / limited company / partnership), prepare registration documents for the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH) and the Finnish Tax Administration (Verohallinto), and set up your accounting from day one.
How do I send receipts to you?
The easiest way is via a mobile app (like Procountor Mobile): just take a photo of the receipt and the system handles the rest. Alternatively you can email receipts to a dedicated address we provide, or we can integrate with your bank for automatic transaction import.
What's the difference between a sole trader (toiminimi) and a limited company (osakeyhtiö)?
A sole trader is simpler and cheaper to set up, suitable for solo entrepreneurs and freelancers. A limited company (Oy) provides liability protection, is better for growth, and allows for more tax optimization (e.g., dividend distribution). We help you choose the right form for your situation.
Can I switch from another accounting firm to Tilitoimisto N.M?
Absolutely. We handle the entire transfer process: contacting your previous accountant, retrieving your bookkeeping data, transferring electronic authorizations to Verohallinto, and ensuring no gap in your accounting. Typically completed within one week.
Do I need to come to your office?
No. The whole service is remote, all communication via email, phone or video call. Receipts are submitted electronically. You only need to visit the office if you specifically want to.