Economic Development Centre
Organisation
The Economic Development Centres are regional state administration authorities within the branch of government of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.
The Economic Development Centres are responsible for tasks relating to areas such as business and industry, rural areas, transport, the environment and natural resources.
What services can I get?
- Economic Development Centre
Adjoining owner consultation responseEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceIf the property boarders a road, the consultation response on the pending construction projects is requested from the Economic Development Centre - Economic Development Centre
Advertising and notices on the roadsideEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceRoadside advertisements are advertisements or notices intended for road users that are placed along the road. - Economic Development Centre
Advice and guidance in immigration and integration mattersEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceEconomic Development Centres provide advice and guidance in matters related to immigration, integration and reception of refugees. - Economic Development Centre
Agreement on receiving refugeesEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceAgreement between the municipality and the Economic Development Centre on municipal placements and promoting refugee integration. - Economic Development Centre
Aid for fisheries (European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, EMFF)Economic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceFishermen can apply for funds from EMFF for innovations, environmental investments or diversification of business. - Finnish Food Authority
Aid for stocking horticultural productsFinnish Food Authority
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceNational aid for stocking horticultural products, based on storage space used for stocking outdoor vegetables. - Finnish Food Authority
Aid for stocking wild berries and mushroomsFinnish Food Authority
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe aid is meant to cover the expenses of long-term storage of wild berries and mushrooms picked and stored in support area C. - KEHA Centre
Application for a research permitKEHA Centre
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceAn application for the use of confidential register data for statistical purposes, scientific research or authorities’ planning work. - Economic Development Centre
Application for a service sign permitEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceService signs are traffic signs that require a permit. They are placed on highway road areas. - Economic Development Centre
Application for an operator-specific fishing quotaEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceApplying for an annual fishing quota for Baltic herring, sprat or salmon. - Economic Development Centre
Authorisation for the transfer of holdings of natural sources of livelihoodEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceCertain holdings of natural sources of livelihood are subject to legal restrictions. The transfer of these holdings is subject to authorisation. - Economic Development Centre
Authorisation for the transfer of reindeer farmsEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceCertain reindeer farms are subject to legal restrictions and the transfer of these farms is subject to authorisation. - Economic Development Centre
Authorisation for the transfer of Skolt holdingsEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe transfer, in their entirety or in part, of Skolt holdings that are subject to legal restrictions is subject to authorisation. - Finnish Food Authority
Breeding animals of native breedsFinnish Food Authority
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceBreeding animals of native breeds is partly funded by the EU for livestock farms. - Economic Development Centre
Built heritage maintenance grantEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe built heritage maintenance grant can be awarded for the upkeep of culturally significant built heritage sites and their surrounding environments. - Economic Development Centre
Business development aidEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceBusiness development aid is a discretionary grant primarily for the renewal, growth, and internationalisation of small and medium-sized enterprises. - Economic Development Centre
Cable, line and pipe installation permitEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA permit from the road maintenance authority is required for the installation or maintenance of cables, lines and pipes in a highway traffic area. - KEHA Centre
Compensation for arranging rehabilitative workKEHA Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceWellbeing services counties are reimbursed the costs of organising rehabilitative work activities. - Economic Development Centre
Compensation for damage caused by protected animals and prevention of damageEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceEconomic Development Centre awards grants for the prevention of damage caused by protected animals, as well as compensation and support for damage. - Economic Development Centre
Compensation for damages in road maintenanceEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceCompensation for damages caused by defective road maintenance can be applied for from the road keeper. - Finnish Food Authority
Compensation for organic productionFinnish Food Authority
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceOn the basis of the organic production commitment, compensation is paid for organic plant and domestic animal production. - KEHA Centre
Compensation of seamen’s travel expensesKEHA Centre
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe employer is reimbursed from state funds for employees' travel expenses between the vessel and their home in an EU or EEA country. - Economic Development Centre
European Regional Development Fund project fundingEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceEuropean Regional Development Fund supports development projects that implement sustainable growth and jobs. - Economic Development Centre
European Social Fund project fundingEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe purpose of ESF funding is to support employment and employment opportunities, promote the development of skills and expertise. - Economic Development Centre
Exceptional permits under the Fishing ActEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe Economic Development Centre may, for justified reasons, grant various exceptional permits for fishing. - KEHA Centre
Financial and debt counselling for companies and entrepreneursKEHA Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceYrittäjän talousapu counselling service offers companies and entrepreneurs financial and debt counselling for free. - Economic Development Centre
Fishing licence application for commercial fishing of Baltic herring, sprat or codEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA licence to fish Baltic herring, sprat, or cod must be applied for from the Economic Development Centre before starting fishing. - Economic Development Centre
Government special grant for the promotion of integration in SwedishEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe grant can be used to support the development of Swedish-language integration and employment services, as well as service paths in municipalities. - Economic Development Centre
Grant for a special site on a private roadEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA grant can be applied for a special site on a private road, which includes ferry landings, annually dismantled bridges, and winter roads. - Economic Development Centre
Grant for environmental management of archipelagoEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe Economic Development Centre may award a grant for environmental management of the archipelago. - Economic Development Centre
Grant for improvement projects in the fishing industryEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceDiscretionary government grant for waterway and fishing industry projects that promote, among others, fish passage and execution of water management. - Economic Development Centre
Grant for Municipal- and Organisation-Helmi programmeEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceGrants are available for rehabilitation, care and restoration projects under the Helmi programme. - Economic Development Centre
Grant for preparation of groundwater area protection plansEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe grant may be awarded for the preparation of groundwater area protection plans and for updating the plans. - Economic Development Centre
Grant for regional fisheries promotion projectsEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe grant promotes planning, implementation, coordination and development of sustainable use and management of fishing waters and fishing supervision. - Economic Development Centre
Grant for the improvement of a private roadEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA road maintenance association may apply for a grant to improve a private road. - Economic Development Centre
Grant for the promotion of environmental education and awarenessEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceGrant is awarded to projects promoting environmental education and awareness. - Economic Development Centre
Grant for the promotion of waste management in fell areasEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe grant may be applied for example, to reduce littering, develop waste management systems, or carry out waste awareness activities. - Economic Development Centre
Grant for water and marine resources management measures and measures affecting water systemsEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceGrant can be awarded, for example, for projects that promote good status, safeguarding the diversity of aquatic habitats or reducing flood risks. - Economic Development Centre
Grants for fisheries region activitiesEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe Economic Development Centres grant general grants for fisheries region activities. Only fisheries regions may apply for the grants. - KEHA Centre
Guidance for enterpriseKEHA Centre
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe national Enterprise Finland Advisory Service provides guidance to starting or established entrepreneurs. - Economic Development Centre
Junction permit for a roadEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA road maintenance authority’s permit is usually required to connect a private road to a public road. - Finnish Food Authority
Maintenance of native plantsFinnish Food Authority
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe maintenance agreement for native plants is a partly EU-funded compensation for farmers of indigenous plants. - The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom
NIS notification of an information security incidentThe Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceIn accordance with the EU NIS Directive, key service providers must report information security incidents to the authorities. - Economic Development Centre
Notification of a fishing supervisor’s authorisationEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe authoriser of a fishing supervisor must notify the Economic Development Centre of the authorisation’s content and validity period. - Economic Development Centre
Notification of the first-sale purchase or takeover of fishEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceCompanies that buy fish or fisheries products directly from seaside fishermen must submit a notification of the bought and/or taken over lot of fish. - Economic Development Centre
Operating environment development aidEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceOperating environment development aid is granted for development projects that promote the development of small and medium-sized enterprises. - Economic Development Centre
Permit for work carried out in road areasEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA permit granted by the Economic Development Centre is required for work carried out in road areas. - Economic Development Centre
Permit to organise fishing tourism eventsEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA fishing tourism entrepreneur or fishing guide may be granted a permit to organise fishing events in private waters under certain conditions. - Economic Development Centre
Permit to place water supply linesEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA permit from the Economic Development Centre is required for placing lines and pipes in a highway road area. - Economic Development Centre
Protection of a land area as a nature reserveEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceAn area can be designated as a nature reserve if the protection criteria are met and an agreement is reached. - Economic Development Centre
Regional permit for commercial fishingEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA commercial fisherman may be granted a state permit to fish in a private water area if certain conditions are met. - Economic Development Centre
Regional transport subsidyEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA subsidy to reduce the transport costs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in sparsely populated areas. - Economic Development Centre
Registration as a commercial fishermanEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA registered commercial fisherman may sell fish they catch. An unregistered person may only occasionally sell small quantities of fish or crayfish. - Economic Development Centre
Registration of a vessel for commercial fishingEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA vessel must be registered before it can be used for commercial fishing. - Economic Development Centre
Registration with the register of first-sale fish buyersEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceCompanies that buy fish or fisheries products directly from seaside fishermen must register with the register of first-sale fish buyers. - KEHA Centre
Request for informationKEHA Centre
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceUse this information request form to request information or documents from the KEHA Centre and Economic Development Centres. - Economic Development Centre
Reservation of registered vehicles and work machines for public administrationEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA public administration representative can send a registered vehicle's reservation notification to the Economic Development Centre via the e-service. - Economic Development Centre
Restricting fishing and deciding on catch sizesEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe Economic Development Centre may, for justified reasons, impose local restrictions on fishing and determine exceptions to catch sizes. - Economic Development Centre
Restriction of common fishing rightsEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe Economic Development Centre may, for justified reasons, restrict common fishing rights. - Economic Development Centre
Right-of-way to archipelago ferriesEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe Economic Development Centre may grant a right-of-way to archipelago ferries, based on permanent establishment or sufficient need. - Economic Development Centre
Special road permit for frost heave periodsEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA temporary fee-based transport permit may be granted for roads with weight restrictions. - Economic Development Centre
Special transport permits and the related obligationsEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA special transport permit is required if the transport exceeds the dimensions and masses permitted for normal traffic. - Economic Development Centre
Support for the restoration and management of woodland habitats, under the Nature Conservation ActEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceWoodland habitats and habitats of endangered forest species can be managed with discretionary support under the Nature Conservation Act. - Economic Development Centre
Talent CoastlineEconomic Development Centre
Service22 municipalitiesPublic serviceTalent Coastline is a project that aims to boost growth in the Ostrobothnia regions and enable companies to secure skilled workforce for their needs. - Economic Development Centre
Temporary closure of a highwayEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceApply for a permit from the Economic Development Centre if an event requires closing a highway from other traffic. - Economic Development Centre
Temporary traffic arrangements – event organisationEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceTemporary traffic sign arrangements in a highway road area require a permit from the Economic Development Centre. - Economic Development Centre
Tow away of vehicles left on the side of the roadEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceEconomic Development Centres can have vehicles left on a highway town away and charge the owner of the vehicle. - Economic Development Centre
Trading in rest areas and car parksEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceTrading in road rest areas and car parks requires a permit from the Economic Development Centre. - Economic Development Centre
Traffic Customer ServiceEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe Traffic Customer Service is a nationwide advisory service for matters related to highways, railways and waterways. - Finnish Food Authority
Wetland management agreementFinnish Food Authority
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceA wetland management agreement is an environmental agreement that promotes the management of multifunctional wetlands.
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Application for a junction permit for a road, e-services
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe e-services are used to apply for a permit for a junction to a public road.Open 24 hours a day.Application for a permit to work in a road area (electronic services)
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsYou can apply for a permit to work in a road area via the e-services.Open 24 hours a day.Application for a service sign permit (electronic services)
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsApply for a service sign permit using the e-services.Application for a special transport permit (electronic services)
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe e-services are used to apply for a special transport permit.Application for an operator-specific fishing quota
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsAnnual fishingquotas for herring, sprat and salmon fisheries are applied for with this application.Electronic application for the register of commercial fishers
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsWith the electronic application, you can apply to the register of commercial fishers.General service form for companies, associations, entrepreneurs and authorities
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsGeneral service form for electronic submission of documents.General service form for private persons
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsGeneral service form for electronic submission of documents.Open 24 hours a day.Line and cable application, e-services
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe service is for applying for a permit for power and telecom cables, overhead lines, district heating lines and natural gas pipes in road areas.Notification of a roadside advertisement (electronic services)
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsE-services for submitting a notification of a roadside advertisement.Notification of utilisation of waste in earthworks
E-servicePaimioNotification and final report of utilisation of waste in earthworks.Permit application for temporary closure of a road (e-services)
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsApply for a permit to temporarily close a road using e-services.Permit application for temporary traffic arrangements (e-services)
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe e-services are used to apply for a permit for temporary traffic sign arrangements.Open 24 hours a day.Permit for placing a water and sewage line, electronic services
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsE-services are used to apply for permit to place water and sewage lines.Open 24 hours a day.Secured e-mail
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsYou can email the Economic Development Centre safely with secured mail.Vehicle and work machine reservation notification
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsElectronic service for vehicle and work machine reservation notifications
Application form: Grant for the management of building heritage
Printable formNationwide except the Åland IslandsIf it is not possible to use the e-service, apply for the grant using a printable form.Instructions for filling in the application form for building heritage management grant
Printable formNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe instructions provide advice on filling in the application form for building heritage management grant.Personal integration plan
Printable formNationwidePersonal integration plan.Printable application for special transport permission
Printable formNationwide except the Åland IslandsIf it is not possible to use the e-service, you can use a printable form.
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Economic Development Centre's Switchboard
Telephone serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsSwitchboard of the Economic Development Centre.Monday-Friday 8.00–16.15Telephone:+358 295036100(local/mobile network fee)Residence permit for an entrepreneur telephone service
Telephone serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsTelephone service for the residence permit for entrepreneurs.Tuesday-Thursday 10.00–11.00Telephone:+358 295020980(local/mobile network fee)SME Financial Advisory – seek advice from a specialist
Telephone serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsAdvice for SMEs on financial issues.Monday-Friday 10.00–14.00Telephone:+358 295024800(local/mobile network fee)Traffic Customer Service
Telephone serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe Traffic Customer Service is a nationwide advisory service for matters related to highways, railways and waterways.Monday-Friday 9.00–15.00Telephone:+358 295020600(local/mobile network fee)
Free dimension limits, pdf
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsMore information on dimension limits where an abnormal transport permit is not required for a vehicle registered in an EU or EEA countryMaximum dimensions in normal road traffic in Finland, pdf
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsMaximum authorized dimensions allowed in normal road traffic in FinlandMetsonpolku.fi
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsMetsonpolku.fi is webbsite of forest biodiversityTalent Coastline web pages
Website22 municipalitiesTalent coastline is a project that aims to boost growth in the Ostrobothnia regions and enable companies to secure skilled workforce for their needs.Traffic Customer Service, Feedback Channel
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsOn the Feedback Channel you will find information about state roads, the railway network, and waterways.
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Organisation identification data
Business ID: 2296962-1
Telephone number
+358 295036100
(local/mobile network fee)
Website
Economic Development Centres web pages
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