Investment regulation – Finland

21.06.2011

Holding restrictions

In general, there are no restrictions on foreign ownership in Finland. However, the Government may use the Act on the Monitoring of Foreigners' Corporate Acquisitions to protect the national interest. The Act includes a holding threshold of a maximum of 33.33% of the voting rights, applicable to the defence, banking or any other industry that is considered vital to Finnish national security.

Disclosure requirements

For details of the local domestic disclosure requirements, please refer to the Disclosure Requirements.