Government bills6
- HE 122/2026 vpIn progress
Easing firearms regulations and storage requirements
Storage requirements for deactivated firearms and antique black powder firearms will be eased, meaning they will no longer need to be stored as strictly as operational firearms. In addition, reporting practices for firearms businesses will be clarified and provisions on the revocation of permits will be harmonised with the EU directive.
10 Sep 2026 · no votes yet - HE 50/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Abolishing the VAT threshold relief
The VAT relief for small businesses will be abolished at the beginning of 2025. Small businesses will, however, be able to utilise tax exemption in other EU countries through a new common scheme.
20 Jun 2024 · 1 voteOnly vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 3 §, mietintö / Aki Lindén ja Eeva Kalli
91 jaa73 ei - HE 111/2022 vpPassed
Class actions by consumer organisations
Organisations promoting consumer interests will be granted the right to bring class actions and claim compensation from businesses on behalf of a group of consumers. In addition, a procedure will be established enabling authorities and organisations to prohibit conduct contrary to consumer protection legislation both domestically and cross-border.
13 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 48/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Clarifying the status of bondholder representatives
A new act on bondholder representatives will be introduced in Finland, defining the rights and obligations of representatives acting on behalf of investors. The activities of representatives will be subject to registration and supervision by the Financial Supervisory Authority.
6 Jul 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 27/2018 vpPassed
Extending start-up aid application deadlines
Young agricultural and reindeer husbandry entrepreneurs would be able to apply for start-up aid even after beginning operations. The aid would have to be applied for within two years of starting farm management.
18 May 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 74/2015 vpPassed
Streamlining out-of-court consumer dispute resolution
Disputes between consumers and businesses can be resolved faster and more smoothly without court proceedings. Matters taken to the Consumer Disputes Board will first be directed to consumer advisory services, and time limits will be set for handling disputes.
16 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote