Government bills4

Topicarbitration proceeding4
  1. HE 159/2026 vpIn progress

    Revising the Swiss tax treaty

    Finland and Switzerland are revising their tax treaty so that Finland will be able to tax voluntary pensions paid to Switzerland. At the same time, international rules on preventing tax evasion and resolving tax disputes will be added to the agreement.

    17 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  2. HE 119/2026 vpIn progress

    Comprehensive reform of arbitration

    The Arbitration Act will be replaced by a new arbitration act based on the international UN Model Law. At the same time, procedural rules and terminology will be updated to meet modern digital and international requirements.

    10 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  3. HE 308/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Improving international tax dispute resolution

    A new procedure will be established in Finland to resolve double taxation disputes between states at the request of a taxpayer. If the states fail to reach an agreement within a specified time limit, the matter will be referred to an independent arbitration panel for resolution.

    8 Apr 2019 · passed without a vote
  4. HE 307/2018 vpPassed

    Closing international tax treaty loopholes

    Finland will accede to an international multilateral convention that updates multiple bilateral tax treaties at once. The reform will prevent corporate tax avoidance and profit shifting, and make the resolution of international tax disputes more efficient.

    18 Feb 2019 · 3 votes