Greater Helsinki Promotion
Key Competitive Attractions
Helsinki is the commercial, political and cultural capital of Finland. The city accounts for 34% of Finland’s GDP and has a 40 per cent higher GDP per capita than that of the rest of the country.
Greater Helsinki is ranked second on the Regional European Competitiveness Index. The city is also a growing target for foreign direct investment (FDI), especially for electronics or software companies. Sixty-eight Fortune Global 500 companies currently have business operations in Helsinki.
The most significant business sectors include cleantech, ICT, life sciences, creative industries, KIBS (Knowledge Intensive Business Services), and logistics.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
Greater Helsinki Promotion (GHP) offers a number of services to potential foreign investors including:
- Business setup consultation
- Market information and analysis
- Matchmaking
- Soft landing services
- Assistance with bureaucratic procedures
