• Central location in Northern Europe, surrounded by 80 million consumers
• Long-established connections and experience in doing business with Russia, Nordic and Baltic countries
• Also the fastest air route to Asia from Northern Europe

According to a study (ETLA, 2004), the main reasons why foreign companies locate in Finland are effective access to Finnish and surrounding markets and world-class expertise and technology. In fact, Finland’s long experience of trade in Northern Europe, combined with its historical and cultural l ties to neighbouring countries, offers valuable insight and knowledge into the region. Finland also boasts functional infrastructure and modern logistics and communications networks.

Finland is the ideal business gateway to Russia. Most of the transit trade from the EU to Russia already passes through Finland. The countries share the same rail gauge, so rail cars do not require modification or reloading when they cross the border.

English is the common language of Finland’s highly international business community. Over 90% of Finns under thirty speak English, while Swedish is Finland’s second official language in addition to Finnish. Many Finns also speak Russian.