Varun and Divya Galande moved to Finland in the spring of 2017. Their relocation was unique and intriguing because Divya was pregnant at the time. Despite the additional considerations for the new baby during the move, the family has settled into Finland well and offers...
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Residence permits for an entrepreneur In our previous blog post we talked about the new startup permit now available to non-EU citizens. The residence permit for an entrepreneur is split into two categories: a self-employed person with a company name and limited liability companies. Before the...
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As of 1.4.2018, non-EU nationals can apply for a Finnish Startup Permit. The new residence permit may be granted if the applicant has or will establish a startup business in Finland. Previously the Finnish startup ecosystem has not seen many foreign entrepreneurs. The change in legislation...
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Cecilia Gagarin and her husband Arlie Capalad moved to Finland from Australia in 2016 for her work. Despite the massive differences in climates, they have adapted to their lives in Finland exceptionally well. The couple was interested in moving to Finland for many reasons. “I was...
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The Nordic countries can usually be found at the top of the annual ranking for “The World Happiness Report” by UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. This year Finland topped the list of 156 countries by excelling in all of the measured areas: economic strength, freedom...
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