The Finnish Government has decided to introduce a new form of support intended to cover the costs of businesses that have experienced a marked decrease in turnover due to the coronavirus and have costs that are difficult to adjust. The support will be granted by the State Treasury.
An act on the support for business costs was prepared by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and the Ministry of Finance. The new act is now approved.
The support is applied for via the State Treasury’s e-services for from the 7th of July to the 31st of August 2020.
Inquiries:
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment’s bulletin >
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment’s bulletin Act and Decree on Support for Business Costs approved >
Further information for the media:
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Director General Timo Laitinen, tel. +358 295 502 200
Head of Division Jyri Tapper, tel. +358 295 502 950
Service Manager Tuomo Yliluoma, tel +358 (0) 295 503 349