Government bills47
- HE 117/2022 vpPassed
Streamlining environmental permits and shipwreck management
Cooperation and communication between authorities processing environmental permits will be strengthened to streamline permit processes. At the same time, clear responsibility will be laid down for the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) regarding the monitoring and clean-up of oil-containing shipwrecks and the care of oiled wildlife.
26 Oct 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 35/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Strengthening Schengen information system cooperation
Legislation governing the police, the Finnish Border Guard and Finnish Customs is updated to reflect the EU's reformed Schengen Information System. The change provides authorities with new means to combat serious crime and enhances the enforcement of removals from the country as well as the protection of vulnerable persons.
1 Jul 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 16/2022 vpPassed
Preventing Isle of Man tax avoidance
Income tax agreements between Finland and the Isle of Man will be amended to align them with international standards against tax avoidance. At the same time, the resolution of double taxation disputes will be streamlined.
25 Mar 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 15/2022 vpPassed
Preventing Guernsey tax treaty abuse
Provisions to prevent tax evasion and treaty abuse will be added to the tax treaties between Finland and Guernsey. At the same time, the mutual agreement procedure concerning taxation will be reformed.
25 Mar 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 185/2021 vpPassed
Ending the Netherlands Antilles tax treaty
The fixed-term income tax treaty between Finland and the former Netherlands Antilles will expire at the turn of the year. Standard controlled foreign company taxation will apply to income received from the territory.
2 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 184/2021 vpPassed
Ending the Aruba tax agreement
The fixed-term income tax agreement between Finland and Aruba will expire at the end of 2021. Finland's standard controlled foreign company legislation will apply to income and corporate structures related to Aruba.
2 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 151/2021 vpPassed
Faster business registration and EU data exchange
Limited liability companies and branches established electronically must be entered into the Trade Register within five working days. At the same time, the automatic exchange of company information and beneficial ownership data between EU countries will be increased.
26 Nov 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 116/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Securing the electricity datahub rollout
A centralised information exchange system, the datahub, will be introduced in the electricity market, with temporary obligations and transitional rules laid down for its smooth deployment. The changes ensure that electricity supply to consumers and businesses is not interrupted during the system transition.
19 Oct 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 115/2021 vpPassed
Reforming road toll data exchange
Legislation on electronic road toll systems will be brought up to date in line with EU regulation. Road tolls will not be introduced in Finland, but authorities will be able to exchange information with other EU countries to collect unpaid road fees.
15 Oct 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 6/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Tackling crime during imprisonment
The Criminal Sanctions Agency's supervisory powers in prisons will be enhanced and its ability to exchange information with pre-trial investigation authorities will be improved. The Criminal Sanctions Agency will be able to disclose information to the police on its own initiative, monitor prisoners' payment card accounts and participate in joint criminal intelligence.
24 Mar 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 69/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Reporting obligations for cross-border tax arrangements
Tax experts and businesses will be required to report cross-border arrangements that may involve tax evasion or tax avoidance to the Finnish Tax Administration. The Finnish Tax Administration will exchange the information automatically with tax authorities in other EU countries.
19 Dec 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 68/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Enhancing competition oversight and competitive neutrality
Public bodies will be required to keep separate accounts for their commercial activities on the market in order to safeguard fair competition. At the same time, the powers of the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV) in inspections and the exchange of information between authorities will be improved.
17 May 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 306/2018 vpPassed
Clarifying taxation of foreign private equity
The tax treatment of foreign investors in Finnish private equity funds will be eased in situations where an investment is made through another fund. The change aims to remove tax obstacles and attract more international growth funding to Finland.
5 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 144/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Centralising electricity data in a datahub
A centralised data exchange system, or datahub, will be created for the retail electricity market to handle electricity contracts, supplier switches and electricity consumption metering data. The reform will speed up customer transactions and make data transmission between electricity companies smoother and more uniform.
9 Jan 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 168/2018 vpPassed
Reforming tax information exchange with Aruba
Finland will repeal an outdated agreement with Aruba on the automatic exchange of savings interest information. Tax information exchange between the countries will follow a broader international standard.
13 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 155/2018 vpPassed
Improving international vehicle data exchange
Finland will join EUCARIS, the European Vehicle and Driving Licence Information System. Authorities will receive more comprehensive and real-time data on vehicles and driving entitlements in other countries.
13 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 38/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Stepping up anti-money laundering supervision
Information sharing between authorities will be improved to prevent money laundering and economic crime. The Financial Supervisory Authority and banks will have better opportunities to utilise background information on customers and supervised entities.
15 May 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 193/2017 vpPassed
Enhancing Nordic competition oversight
Finland will accede to the Nordic cooperation agreement on competition matters. Nordic competition authorities will be able to exchange information and carry out requests for information and inspections on each other's behalf.
16 Mar 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 191/2017 vpPassed
Clarifying country-by-country tax reporting
The wording of Finnish legislation will be harmonised with the EU Directive on Administrative Cooperation in the field of taxation. The amendment concerns country-by-country reporting by multinational enterprises.
14 Mar 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 130/2017 vpPassed
Expanding automatic tax information exchange
Finland will introduce the automatic exchange of financial account information with Switzerland, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco and San Marino. The change will enhance tax control and prevent international tax evasion.
1 Dec 2017 · passed without a vote