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suomi.fi – Information and Services for Your Life Events
This is your number one reference point to all services in Finland, whether you are a resident, citizen or visiting long term. The website is for both private citizens and businesses. The platform is operated with your bank credentials (strong ID), or Mobile ID credentials.
One of the key features is the e-authorisations service, which allows individuals to manage their digital authorizations efficiently. This feature allows the granting and revoking access to various government services and online platforms. For example, if you are sick and you need your friend to fetch your prescribed medication from the pharmacy, here is where you give them authorization to do so. You can set the authorization duration for even one day, and it is available within 24 hours and immediately seen in any pharmacy when your friend goes there.
Jokingly, if you want to register a pig farm, you can give your father the authorization to do that on your behalf, if you are unable to do so yourself. There are 240 e-authorizations in total, so basically you can hand over your life to someone, if you wish. In more practical terms, in the case of long term illnesses for example, or with the rising numbers of memory impairment in the elderly population, this service can be very handy.
For those interested in starting or managing a company in Finland, Suomi.fi provides company form information and guidance. The platform explains the different business structures available, their legal implications, and requirements for registration. Suomi.fi offers also insights into taxation, financial reporting, and other financial matters that can affect businesses.
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Personal life organised
Foreigners looking to settle in Finland will find invaluable resources on Suomi.fi, providing step-by-step instructions on how to do so. This includes information on immigration, residence permits, and integration into Finnish society, thus simplifying the process of adapting to a new environment.
The website also covers a wide range of topics related to personal life events and transitions. Whether it's getting married, living together, having children, facing adulthood, dealing with divorce or separation, or coping with the death of a close family member, Suomi.fi offers guidance on the legal, financial, and emotional aspects of these life changes.You can find information and services related to social security, guardianship, caregiving, and retirement. Also, if seeking support as a person with disabilities or assistance as an elderly citizen, Suomi.fi can help you access the necessary resources and benefits.
In addition to personal services, Suomi.fi addresses critical areas such as education, employment, housing, and taxation. It offers insights into the Finnish education system, support for students, guidance on starting a business, and information on labor laws and unemployment.
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Many sources for data
Suomi.fi even touches on various legal and civic matters, covering topics like fundamental rights, legal protections, court proceedings, and the role of law enforcement. This helps individuals understand their rights and responsibilities in a Finnish context.
Finally, the platform addresses digital support and administrative services, including what to do in the event of a data leak, for example. It also provides advice on managing personal finances, understanding taxation, and protecting consumer rights.
Suomi.fi pulls basic data from several sources, which are:
- Digital and Population Data Services Agency - the magistrate, your personal information, your past addresses, marriages and current information
- National Land Survey of Finland, what property or land you own
- Finnish Patent and Registration Office - your roles in companies and organizations
- Finnish Trade Register, are you a beneficial owner of a company
- Traficom - your registered vehicles, water crafts and your drivers license information
- Finnish Centre for Pensions - your accumulated pensions and what is your pension fund payee
- Finnish National Agency for Education - your gained degrees and educational info, your accepted study places and institutions where you currently hold your active study entitlements.
Suomi.fi is a comprehensive online resource, provided by the Finnish government, that caters to the diverse needs of residents in Finland.
Have you used Suomi.fi services yet?
Minna, OLS Community Manager – Finnish