Prevention is everyone’s responsibility We shed light on combatting the shadow economy

Missing association register information as a risk of the shadow economy ›

19.8.2024 Tax Administration

The Grey Economy Information Unit used taxation information to examine the shadow economy risks of non-profit associations. Based on the restricted tax audit information, associations engage in business activities outside the Finnish Tax Administration’s VAT Register, for example. Only around half of the associations registered in the Register of Associations are in the Finnish Tax Administration’s customer register.  

Short lifecycle companies are used as shadow economy tools ›

10.6.2024 Tax Administration 

According to a recent report, roughly a third of companies with a short lifecycle carry a high shadow economy risk. Short lifecycle companies were not engaged in any external business activities, as their only purpose was to forward funds, enabling unfounded tax benefits for other companies in the same arrangement.  

New ways of working have changed supervision ›

20.5.2024 

In labour markets, the shift away from employment relationships to various forms of entrepreneurship is still intensifying, while abuse associated with these new ways of working have increased. The information is based on the results of a survey by the authorities combatting the shadow economy at the beginning of 2024 to observe changes in the operating environment. 

The big picture of the grey economy and economic crime

The website on the grey economy and economic crime www.grey-economy-crime.fi provides summarised information on the grey economy and economic crime in Finland. The website is maintained through the cooperation of the authorities engaged in combating the grey economy. Further information on the authorities is available under the section About this website.

The website will support the decision-making of authorities and political decision-makers. The information it provides will enhance society’s capabilities to react rapidly to the phenomena and harm associated with the grey economy and economic crime. In addition, the website will provide companies and citizens with information on how to act or protect themselves against such harm.

The big picture is a combination of various aspects

The website provides an overview of the topical phenomena of the grey economy and economic crime comprising the observations of a number of different authorities. In addition, the website offers both domestic and international estimates on the scope and amount of the grey economy and economic crime. The website also provides information on the impact of action taken to prevent the grey economy and economic crime based on the statistics of authorities, including company audits and their results. The website also follows the progress of various projects included in the operational programme concerning the grey economy and economic crime.