Yhdistyksen rekisteröinti

An association does not have to be registered. Moreover, registration is usually recommended as it makes organising the association activities easier:

• The responsibility for the activities of registered associations remains with the Board of Directors rather than on individual members of the associations
• Registered associations are official associations that can apply for project funding and for financial assistance
• An association may hold its own bank account
• An association may be granted a permission for fundraising
• An association can apply to use certain meeting premises free of charge or at a reduced rate
• Third parties have greater trust in registered organisations and people are more likely to join a registered association rather than an unregistered association
• It is easier to cooperate and enter into agreements with other associations and authorities

Guide on Association Activities for Immigrants  > Registered or unregistered?

The Association Affairs Unit of the National Board of Patents and Registration of Finland (Patentti- ja rekisterihallituksen yhdistysrekisteriasiainyksikkö) deals with association issues and offers advice.

Forms and Examples of Rules

Guide on Association Activities for Immigrants  > ”Registration”

The registration of an association is subject to a fee. Information on Charges (The National Board of Patents and Registration)

Patentti- ja rekisterihallitus
Yhdistysrekisteri
Arkadiankatu 6 A, Helsinki, Finland
PL 1150, 00101 Helsinki, Finland
Tel. 09- 6939 500
Fax: 09- 6939 527