Tourist tax and guest registration in Finland A complete guide

Famous for its northern lights, serene wilderness, and cutting-edge design, Finland offers a unique mix of adventure and tranquility. Our tax guides provide up-to-date information on tourist taxes and guest registration, so you can stay informed about the latest regulations in Finland.

Is there a tax on tourism in Finland?

Currently, there is no form of tourist tax in Finland. Where other countries have introduced a tourist tax - sometimes also called a lodging tax - and other countries are thinking of introducing a form of tourist tax, this is not the case in Finland.

For hosts

Guest registration in Finland

When you are a host - or accommodation provider – in Finland, you are obliged through the Finnish Act on Accommodation and Catering Services to register personal details of your guests.

How Trippz helps

Registration on a passenger card in Finland

On the “passenger card”, the following details have to be registered:

• the passenger’s full name and Finnish personal identity code, or in the absence of this, date of birth and citizenship;
• the full names and Finnish personal identity codes, or in the absence of these, the dates of birth of the spouse and underage children accompanying the passenger;
• the passenger’s address;
• the country from which the passenger arrives in Finland;
• the number of the passenger’s travel document;
• the passenger’s date of arrival at the accommodation and the date of departure if known.

When filled in, the guest has to confirm the registered details with a signature.

Guest registration of children in Finland

Children do not have to sign a passenger card individually. Instead, the group leader is allowed to sign a card on behalf of the group.

Submission of the guest registration to the police

The operator of accommodation services must, without delay, submit the information on foreigners to the police department in whose area the operator's accommodation business is located.

Storing of guest registration in Finland

As an accommodation provider, it is obliged to store the personal details of your guests for one year. After this period, the administration must be deleted securely.

Constant monitoring of developments in Finland

Although there is no form of tourist tax in Finland, we are closely monitoring all developments that can lead to a new tax to be introduced. Other countries in Europe, like The Netherlands, Switzerland, and Italy do levy tourist tax. Will Finland follow soon?

Frequently asked questions from hosts

• Do I need to register my guests in Finland?

  Yes! As a host or accommodation provider in Finland, you’re legally required to register guest details under the Finnish Act on Accommodation and Catering Services. This applies to all types of accommodations, from hotels to short-term rentals.

• What guest details am I required to collect?

  You need to record specific guest details on a passenger card, including:
  • Full name and Finnish personal identity code (or date of birth & nationality if unavailable)
  • Address
  • Country of arrival
  • Travel document number
  • Arrival and departure dates
  If guests are traveling with a spouse or children, their details must also be included.

• How long do I need to keep guest registration records?

  You must store guest records securely for one year. After that, they must be deleted in line with data protection laws.

• Do I need to report guest details to authorities?

   Yes, but only for foreign guests. You must submit their details without delay to the local police department where your accommodation is located.

• Do I need to charge my guests a tourist tax in Finland?

  No. Unlike many European countries, Finland does not currently have a tourist tax. However, regulations can change, and we’re keeping a close eye on any developments.

How Trippz helps hosts

Organize your administration simply

Classifying your accommodation, keeping a guest registry, collecting and remitting the correct amount of tourist tax; besides taking good care of your guests' travel, there is a lot of administrative work involved in renting out your accommodation. Work that you may not have even thought of initially when you started, and that you probably want to spend as little time on as possible. Therefore, you want to organize your administration as simply as possible.

And fortunately you can, with Trippz!

All in one overview

Trippz is here to make your life as easy as possible, while complying with all regulations. Through our (web)app you automate your guest registration, and you can even prepare your administration for the tourist tax. You don't have to worry about collecting the tourist tax either. Because we keep track of all local regulations, we know exactly what rate your guests have to pay. On arrival day, your guests will automatically receive a message from us to pay their tourist tax. At the end of their stay, the money will be automatically deposited into your account. All you have to do is periodically transfer the total amount to the municipality. Simple!

Automatically sync all Airbnb bookings

You can now synchronise all your Airbnb bookings with Trippz on your account. This means you have to do even less yourself. Ideal for hosts who rent out a lot via Airbnb. Do you rent through another platform? We expect to complete more integrations in the near future. Get in touch to find out if your platform will soon be added to Trippz

About Trippz for hosts

Frequently asked questions about Trippz

• Is it difficult to start using Trippz?

  Not at all! Trippz is designed to be user-friendly. It is developed as a web application, so you do not need to download an app. You can start right away!

• What does the use of Trippz cost?

  At the moment, it is free of charge!

• Can I import all my bookings from Airbnb?

  Yes, you can! We have worked on an integration with airbnb, through which you can automatically import all your bookings. Thereby, the messages about guest registration will also be send automatically through our platform.

• Can I import all my bookings from my own booking system?

  After the integration with Airbnb, we are now working on all other sorts of integrations. Integrating your own platform is not yet available, but will be in the future!

• What if a guest doesn’t want to register digitally?

  This is an unfortunate situation, that does happen from time to time. If a guest does not want to enter digitally, you can manually enter their details into Trippz afterwards.

• What if my municipality changes the tourist tax rates?

  At Trippz, we actively follow all tax rates in areas that we cover. When a new tax rate is implemented, we will update the rates accordingly. Still missing something? Please reach out to us!

• What happens if my municipality collaborates with another one?

  No problem. As said, we actively follow all municipalities and their rules. We will automatically update this for you. If you want to be sure, you can always message us in advance, so we are even more on top of things!

• How does it work if another organization manages the tax in my municipality?

  With Trippz, you can export all the information you need. You can easily copy the needed information towards the file the tax organization requires from you.

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