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Omistusasunto: owner-occupied apartment
Buying property in Finland as an international, including the housing company system and purchasing process.
...liability, and potential damages in your Finnish residence
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Peruspäiväraha: former basic unemployment allowance
Peruspäiväraha was a flat-rate unemployment benefit from Kela. It ended on 30 April 2026 and was replaced by the general social security benefit (yleistuki).
...unemployed jobseekers aged 18-64 with permanent residence in Finland who are registered with their municipality's employment services via Job Market Finland and are not entitled to earnings-related...
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Pilkinta (Ice Fishing)
Traditional Finnish winter ice fishing, free under everyman's rights, practiced on frozen lakes across the country.
...rights, meaning it is free and requires no permit or license. The activity is practiced on Finland's thousands of frozen lakes and is popular with people of all ages. Common catches include...
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Poliisi (Police)
The Finnish police service: reporting crimes, non-emergency contact, and how the police system works for residents in Finland.
...ID cards, and firearms licenses, processing permits for public events, and registering certain notifications. Many of these services can be accessed online through the police website...
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Sähkösopimus: electricity contract
Electricity supply agreement required for your Finnish home, involving both distribution and retail electricity providers.
...liability, and potential damages in your Finnish residence Vastike (Maintenance Fee): Monthly fee paid by apartment owners to cover building maintenance, repairs, and shared expenses in Finnish...
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Sienestys (Mushroom Picking)
Finnish mushroom foraging culture, with dozens of edible species found in forests from August to October.
...Kansallispuisto: national parks where foraging is permitted Luontopolku: nature trails through mushroom-rich forests
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Terveysasema (health center)
Public health center providing primary healthcare services to residents of Finnish municipalities.
...residents with a registered municipality of residence (kotikunta) EU/EEA citizens with European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for temporary stays Those covered by Finnish social security through...
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Terveyskeskus: health center
Public municipal health center providing primary healthcare services to local residents in Finland.
...be registered with DVV and have a municipality of residence (kotikunta) to access public health center services Kela coverage needed: Most expats need to be in the Finnish social security system to...
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Tulovero: income tax
Tax paid on earned and capital income in Finland, including state and municipal components.
...Local income tax paid to your municipality of residence, typically 5-11% of earned income Tax Administration (Verohallinto): Finland's Tax Administration authority handling tax collection,...
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Työmarkkinatuki: former labor market subsidy
Työmarkkinatuki was a means-tested unemployment benefit from Kela. It ended on 30 April 2026 and was replaced by the general social security benefit (yleistuki).
...unemployed jobseekers aged 18-64 with permanent residence in Finland who are registered with their municipality's employment services via Job Market Finland and are not entitled to earnings-related...
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Vaellus (Hiking)
Finnish hiking culture with well-maintained trails, wilderness huts, and an extensive network across national parks.
...to multi-day treks as your experience grows. No permits are needed for hiking. The key is preparation: weather can change quickly, distances between services can be long in wilderness areas, and...
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Väestörekisteri: population register
Finland's official population database containing personal information of all registered residents, managed by DVV.
...parents), native language, and municipality of residence. This information is used across government services, making it unnecessary to repeatedly provide the same basic details to different...
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Veroprosentti: tax rate
Your personal tax percentage in Finland, determining how much income tax is withheld from your salary.
...Local income tax paid to your municipality of residence, typically 5-11% of earned income OmaVero (MyTax): The Finnish Tax Administration's online service for taxes, filings, and messages Tax...
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Vuokra-asunto (rental apartment)
Rental housing in Finland; understanding the rental market, tenant rights, and how to find accommodation.
...or appliances. Related terms Municipality of Residence (Kotikunta): Your official municipality of residence, which can affect access to public services DVV: Population Register Foreigner's ID...
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The Finnish tax at source card for non-residents
Workers staying six months or less in Finland pay 35 percent tax at source, and a tax-at-source card first takes 510 euros a month off the wage.
...this applies to Your length of stay and your tax residence decide which rules apply: Your situation Tax treatment Card Working in Finland for six months or less Non-resident, 35% tax at source after...