Inquiry on Establishments of the Municipalities

Statistics Finland´s Business Register collects data about the establishments of municipalities and municipal associations operating in Finland, the activities of the establishments, industries, personnel and location.

The inquiry concerns the services and operations of municipalities and joint municipal authorities that can be defined as establishments according to the industry.

The establishment is identified by an establishment code provided by Statistics Finland. Establishment information includes the establishment's name, address, industry, start and end dates, and work input.

The data is used to maintain the Business Register and to prepare statistics describing the structures and development of society's activities, services and workplaces. The data is also utilized in the preparation of national accounts and to support societal decision-making.

The inquiry includes all municipalities and municipal associations operating in Finland.

This is how to respond

Login to the online form

Log in to the inquiry online form:

With the login credentials in the upper right corner of the cover letter sent by mail or e-mail.

Alternatively, you can identify yourself in the Suomi.fi service using Statistics Finland's authorization code Responding to data collections from enterprises and organisations.

More information in the section: Identification

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Standard Industrial Classification TOL 2025
What are the data used for?
What is an establishment?
What is a person year (FTE)?
How are person years (FTE) calculated?

Data protection, rights and obligations

All data collected for statistical purposes are confidential. When processing data, it is seen to that no person's privacy or business or professional secret are endangered. Every person employed by Statistics Finland has signed a pledge of secrecy.