Finnish affiliates abroad

The Finnish affiliates abroad inquiry collects data on subsidiaries and associated enterprises, joint ventures and branches of Finnish groups located abroad, as well as on foreign-owned enterprises operating in Finland.

The inquiry will determine the number of subsidiaries, associated enterprises and branches, their location, operations, turnover and number of personnel.

The parent enterprises of groups located in Finland that directly or indirectly own a subsidiary or branch operating abroad, a share in a joint venture, or at least 10 percent of the voting rights in an associated enterprise located abroad will respond to the inquiry.

The data is provided on all subsidiaries, associated enterprises and branches located abroad and the inquiry also applies to enterprises located in Finland that are directly or indirectly owned by a foreign parent enterprise.

The data is collected in the Group Register maintained by Statistics Finland and the data is used to describe the location of Finnish enterprises' operations and the significance of their operations globally. Information about Statistics

The data is collected every year. The inquiry is carried out in all EU countries.

Respond to the inquiry

This inquiry is closed.

Every response improves the reliability of the data we collect. This way we ensure that the inquiry results and compiled statistics are of high quality and give a correct picture of the studied subject.

This is how to respond

Log in to the inquiry online form:

With the login credentials and link to online form are in the upper right corner of the cover letter sent by mail or e-mail.

Alternatively, you can use the Suomi.fi identification and mandate. Statistics Finland's Suomi.fi mandate for data collection is Responding to data collections from enterprises and organisations. 

More information about: Identification

Letters sent to respondents

We have sent the respondents a letter when the inquiry started. Have a look at the letter!

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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.