Photo: Silja Minkkinen / Helsinki Partners
Online: Starting a Business Info
Wednesday, 11 November 2026, Helsinki
About this event
Online on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: Starting a Business Info. Admission costs nothing.
An online event by Business Helsinki on the early stages of entrepreneurship in Finland – including how to apply for a startup grant.
Are you considering Entrepreneurship? Start by participating in Business Helsinki's online Info in English!
When becoming an entrepreneur many questions probably remain open to you.
This info will help you with taking your first steps as an entrepreneur in Finland.
What forms of entrepreneurship have you been considering as options? Do you know what is the difference between operating as a light entrepreneur, starting on your own with "toiminimi" (sole trader) or starting an “osakeyhtiö” (limited company)?
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What kind of changes are to be expected when you become an entrepreneur? What kind of permits, insurances you might need? How about taxation and Value Added Tax (VAT)?
Why is it wise to write a business plan first? What else you need to consider in the beginning and in which order to do everything?
During the latter part of this info, a representative from Helsinki City Employment Services tells who can apply for the grant and what the terms for getting it are.
Do not start a full-time business activities before the support application has been received by the employment authority.
About Start-up grant in City of Helsinki at Jobmarket webpage
The introductory part on starting a business lasts for about 45 min + questions & answers. It is followed by Employment Services' part about startup grant. The event lasts for about 90 min in total.
This is an online event using Microsoft Teams as the platform. The event is free of charge for all participants.
The info is not recorded, but the presentations are available for the participants.
You will receive a confirmation email with a Teams link the day before the event and again shortly before the event starts. Sometimes emails can also end up in your spam or Promotions folder, so it's a good idea to check those too.
Welcome!
Event details
- Date
- Wednesday, 11 November 2026
- Time
- 13:00 – 14:30 local time
- Venue
- Online
- Address
- Helsinki, Finland
- Price
- Free
- Category
- Other Events
- Organiser
- Business Helsinki
Good to know
When is “Starting a Business Info”?
Starting a Business Info takes place on Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 13:00 local time.
Where is “Starting a Business Info” held?
This is an online event.
How much are tickets for “Starting a Business Info”?
Entry is free. Some free events still require registration, so check the organiser's page before you go.
