Statistics Finland reported 15,220 new business registrations between April and June 2026, marking a 10% decline compared to the same period in 2025. Of the registrations, 5,231 were joint-stock companies and 9,888 were natural persons. Other legal forms included 27 public limited companies, 50 limited liability companies, and 20 cooperatives. The data shows a continued trend of declining business formations since 2021Q1, with the lowest registration numbers recorded in 2026Q2. The statistics highlight variations in business establishment rates across different legal structures, providing insights into entrepreneurial activity in Finland during the second quarter of 2026.
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