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Prevention is everyone’s responsibility We shed light on combatting the shadow economy

The grey economy of corporate tax for small and medium-sized limited companies is up to 120 million euros per year ›

12.3.2025 

The grey economy of small and medium-sized limited companies is approximately EUR 120 million in corporation tax. A company engaged in the grey economy distorts the profit from business operations through means such as hiding its profits or reporting undue expenses.

Neglecting the reporting requirement results in removal from the Trade Register ›

10.2.2025 Tax Administration

Each year, the Finnish Patent and Registration Office removes many companies from the Trade Register for neglecting their requirement to submit reports. In tax audits, it has been found that some companies continue to engage in business activities despite their removal from the Trade Register. A company that continues its activity outside the registers may be an instrument of shadow economy. 

Ten years of cross-border cooperation between Finland and Estonia ›

3.2.2025 Regional State Administrative Agency, OSH Division  

Cooperation between the authorities of the two countries was launched in 2014. It has provided a basis for smooth exchange of information, which has facilitated the efforts to curb the activities of companies violating the law. 

The big picture of the grey economy and economic crime

The website on the grey economy and economic crime www.grey-economy-crime.fi provides summarised information on the grey economy and economic crime in Finland. The website is maintained through the cooperation of the authorities engaged in combating the grey economy. Further information on the authorities is available under the section About this website.

The website will support the decision-making of authorities and political decision-makers. The information it provides will enhance society’s capabilities to react rapidly to the phenomena and harm associated with the grey economy and economic crime. In addition, the website will provide companies and citizens with information on how to act or protect themselves against such harm.

The big picture is a combination of various aspects

The website provides an overview of the topical phenomena of the grey economy and economic crime comprising the observations of a number of different authorities. In addition, the website offers both domestic and international estimates on the scope and amount of the grey economy and economic crime. The website also provides information on the impact of action taken to prevent the grey economy and economic crime based on the statistics of authorities, including company audits and their results. The website also follows the progress of various projects included in the operational programme concerning the grey economy and economic crime.