Inquiry on establishment structure and personnel

Statistics Finland's Business Register collects data about the establishments of enterprises and associations operating in Finland, their activities, industries, personnel and location.

The inquiry concerns the services and functions of those establishments that can be defined as establishments in accordance with the industry.

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

Employment statistics provide data by region on the population’s economic activity and employment.

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

The inquiry covers annually around 5,000 enterprises and associations.

Respond to the inquiry

This is how to respond

Instructions for responding
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 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 and the mandate definer is 'tyyr'.

More information in the section: Identification

Unfortunately, the inquiry's online response form is only available in Finnish and Swedish.

Identification

Letters sent to respondents

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

Do you need help?

Assistance with responding
User IDs and passwords
Changes to contact persons and requests for additional time
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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 person year (FTE)?
Employees and temporary employees
How to notify people who do not have a fixed workplace?
I have reported the employees' establishments to the Incomes Register. Do I have to respond the inquiry?

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.

Data protection
Data processing
Exemption from the obligation to provide data