Between Maistraatti registration within 1 week, Vero tax filing, Kela social insurance, Traficom vehicle services, and the Finnish passport system, Finnish households face constant administrative complexity. Missing deadlines can mean penalties or lost benefits.
Finnish Government Services
Track Maistraatti, Vero, Kela, Traficom, and DVV deadlines
Region-Specific Guidance
Each region's (maakunta) services and registration processes
Family Benefits Tracking
Kela child benefit, family services — never miss a payment
Renewal Reminders
Passport, ID card, driver licence, vehicle, insurance — automatic alerts before expiry
Stay on top of these critical Finnish household requirements.
Maistraatti registration within 1 week, Vero annual tax return, address update, tax card (verokortti)
Kela card (health insurance), GP registration, EHIC for EU travel, reimbursement claims
Kela child benefit (lapsilisä), parental allowance, report income and family changes promptly
Traficom vehicle registration, annual inspection (katsastus), driver licence, insurance
Maistraatti address, home insurance, property tax, rental registration
Finnish passport (10 years), ID card (10 years), residence permit for non-EU residents
Navigate Finland's government systems:
Population registration within 1 week of moving. Issues your Finnish ID number (henkilötunnus).
Learn more →Annual tax return (veronpalautus), tax card (verokortti), address update. Pre-filled return available online.
Learn more →Kela card (health insurance), child benefit (lapsilisä), parental allowance, reimbursements.
Learn more →Apply at police licence services. Adult passport valid 10 years, processing 1-2 weeks standard.
Learn more →Everything you need to know about Finnish life administration
Your henkilötunnus (Finnish personal identity code) is issued by DVV/Maistraatti when you register. It's essential for tax, healthcare (Kela), banking, employment, and all government services. Register within 1 week of moving to Finland.
Most taxpayers receive a pre-completed tax return (esitäytetty veroilmoitus) in spring. Check and submit corrections by the deadline (typically May or July, depending on your situation). Refunds are paid automatically if no corrections are needed.
Kela pays lapsilisä (child benefit) — a flat monthly amount per child under 17. It's automatic once you're registered. Apply for parental allowances (vanhempainraha) via Kela. Report income and family changes promptly to avoid overpayments.
Apply at police licence services (poliisin lupapalvelut) — appointments online. Adult passport valid 10 years, processing 1-2 weeks standard, 2-3 days urgent. The Finnish ID card (henkilökortti) is separate, valid 10 years, from the same office.
The katsastus is the mandatory annual vehicle inspection (first at 3 years for new cars, then annually). Without it, you cannot renew insurance or registration. Book early at an approved inspection station (katsastusasema).