🇫🇮 Finnish residence permit · Through a startup
Finnish residence permit through a startup
A 2-year residence permit for developers, engineers and entrepreneurs - through your own startup or one we help you package.
Finland issues a residence permit for 2 years to people who launch or package a startup. The program is especially relevant for developers and engineers.
How the program works
The startup residence permit is issued for 2 years. Murblz prepares the documents needed to get the business plan approved, helps you package a startup or turn an existing business into one, and supports you through every consultation.
What you need to apply
- Any address to register at - even a single night in a hotel will do.
- Funds in your account at the rate of €1000 for every month the permit is valid, which means €24,000 for 2 years. The money can be held in any country and any bank.
After 5 years of legal residence in Finland you can apply for Finnish citizenship.
Benefits of a Finnish startup residence permit
A fit for IT specialists
The program is especially relevant for developers and engineers who are ready to build their project in Finland.
Flexible address requirements
Any address is enough for registration - you do not have to rent permanent housing straight away.
A clear financial bar
The amount you need in your account is known in advance and is directly proportional to the length of the permit.
A route to citizenship
After 5 years of legal residence in the country you can apply for Finnish citizenship.
How to get a Finnish residence permit: step by step
Free consultation
A Murblz expert reviews your situation and confirms that the startup program is right for you.
Packaging the startup
Murblz prepares the business plan and the documents: packaging a new startup or turning an existing business into one.
Preparing the address and funds
You provide an address for registration and confirm the funds in your account at the rate of €1000 per month of the permit.
Filing the application
The documents and the business plan are submitted for review together with proof of funds.
Getting the permit
Once approved, you receive a residence permit valid for 2 years.
FAQ
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