Straw men hide shadow economy activities – don’t agree to be a straw man ›
9.3.2026
Straw man arrangements are used in the shadow economy and criminal activity, but they are also common in artificial arrangements aimed at circumventing legislation or official supervision. Such arrangements can lead to consequences for the straw person, the actual operator and others who assist in carrying out the scheme. Preventing abuse is everyone’s responsibility.
Two Projects Completed Under the Grey Economy Action Plan ›
16.3.2026
The completed projects have been assessed for their impact. The project examining the avoidance of enforcement received excellent evaluations. The project focusing on gang-related crime highlighted several useful development proposals for an evolving operational environment.
Discounted payment arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic did not protect from bankruptcies ›
28.1.2026 Finnish Tax Administration
During the pandemic, payment relief granted without official discretion resulted in an estimated loss of EUR 33 million in tax revenue. Additionally, companies that applied for a payment arrangement were more likely than others to declare bankruptcy. Grey economy companies as well as financially solvent companies that had recognised an affordable financing opportunity took advantage of payment arrangements.