International Tax 2026

FINLAND Trends and Developments

Trends and Developments Contributed by: Petteri Rapo, Markku Renko, Henri Becker and Jaakko Niskala Svalner Atlas Finland Svalner Atlas Finland is the Finnish member of Sval- ner Atlas Advisors, an independent tax and transac - tion advisory group with 400+ professionals across offices in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Copenhagen, Oslo, Amsterdam, Helsinki and Turku. In Finland, the team comprises 70 professionals based in Helsinki and Turku. The firm’s international tax practice ad - vises multinational groups, investors and owner-led businesses on cross-border corporate tax matters, and works in integrated teams with related special - ists in transfer pricing, global mobility, indirect tax, legal, accounting and transaction services to support

both planning and implementation. Recent examples include advising a global electronics manufacturer under a framework Tax HelpDesk covering global mobility, international and domestic tax consultancy and transfer pricing documentation services, and supporting a global platform company’s managed exit from the Finnish market with corporate, indirect and international tax workstreams, including exit- related structuring, final filings and interactions with authorities, with analysis of alternatives such as a cross-border merger or liquidation.

Authors

Petteri Rapo is the managing partner of Svalner Atlas Finland and a senior international tax adviser with extensive experience in international corporate taxation, transfer pricing and tax controversy. He advises

Henri Becker is a partner at Svalner Atlas Finland with a focus on international corporate taxation and complex transaction-related tax advisory. He advises clients on cross-border structuring, succession

multinational groups and senior executives on complex cross-border tax matters and has long- standing experience leading demanding advisory engagements. Petteri is regularly recognised for his expertise and is actively engaged in the professional tax community through expert roles and industry recognition.

planning and demanding corporate tax matters, combining technical expertise with a strong client- driven approach. Henri is actively involved in the professional tax advisory community.

Jaakko Niskala is a senior manager at Svalner Atlas Finland specialising in international corporate taxation and transfer pricing. He advises multinational clients on complex cross-border tax projects, compliance

Markku Renko is a partner at Svalner Atlas Finland leading the transfer pricing and international corporate taxation business group. He advises multinational groups on operating models, valuations and complex

and documentation matters, and works closely with partners on large international engagements. Jaakko represents the next generation of senior tax professionals and actively contributes to professional practice development within the firm.

cross-border tax matters and draws on experience from both advisory practice and the Finnish Tax Administration. Markku is widely recognised for his expertise and actively contributes to the development of professional tax advisory practice.

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