Finland is another option for foreign investors looking to expand their horizons by relocating to a different culture. Finland is a country in Europe that is surrounded by Russia, Sweden, Norway, and Estonia. Despite having larger neighbours, Finland—the eighth-largest nation in Europe—is an excellent choice for potential investors because it consistently ranks highly nationally in terms of per capita income, education, living standards, and economic development.

HOW CAN I INVEST IN FINLAND TO GET RESIDENCY?

Self-employed foreign investors may apply for a visa in order to immigrate to Finland. To conduct business in the nation, foreign nationals who work for themselves must get a resident visa. A foreign national is considered a self-employed professional if they run their own company or are general partners in a limited partnership.

It's Important to note that a person cannot register for a residence permit on behalf of a corporation if they only own stock in the company; they must also represent the company and carry out the activity in Finland.

The application must contain the supporting documents, financial information, and business plan for the economic enterprise. Two steps to be followed: First, the application is examined by the Centre for Economic Growth, Transportation, and Sustainability to see if the business will be successful enough to support the foreign national in Finland. Once the Center has given it a temporary approval, the application is forwarded to the Finnish Immigration Service. The Service makes the final determination regarding the application.

When granted a self-employed person’s everlasting resident visa (A-permit), you are permitted to work for another employer while your company is still in its beginning phases and you are not yet making a respectable living from it. A travel visa for independent contractors prohibits you from working for someone else. You need to apply for a residency permit so that you can work in the situation.

ACTIVITIES TO BECOME A CITIZEN OF FINLAND

A process known as naturalisation allows the investor to get citizenship after five years of residence in Finland. Additionally, the citizenship candidate needs to be fluent in Finnish or Swedish and have a clean criminal record. Other requirements include meeting all financial obligations, including any student loans or medical bills. After these conditions are satisfied and the naturalisation request is granted, the investor will be a resident of Finland.