Country tax profile · 2026
Finland income tax
How Finland taxes income
Finland taxes personal income at rates up to 56.5%. Residents are taxed on worldwide income; the foreign expert regime covers only the Finnish salary.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Finland and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
Finland income tax brackets (2026)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| up to 21,200 EUR | 12.6% |
| up to 31,500 EUR | 19% |
| up to 52,100 EUR | 30.2% |
| up to 88,200 EUR | 34% |
| up to 150,000 EUR | 41.8% |
| over the top bracket | 44.2% |
National brackets; local or regional surcharges may apply on top.
How Finland's income tax compares
Finland's top income tax of 56.5% is the 1st highest of the 197 countries we track, against a global average of 27.9% and a Europe average of 30.8%.
Countries with a similar income tax
Denmark (55.9%) · Austria (55%) · Canada (53.53%) · Sweden (52%) · Aruba (52%) · Cuba (50%)
Who is a tax resident of Finland?
Permanent home/abode in Finland, or continuous presence exceeding 6 months (worldwide taxation).
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What is the income tax rate in Finland?
Finland taxes personal income at rates up to 56.5%. Residents are taxed on worldwide income; the foreign expert regime covers only the Finnish salary.
Can expats pay less income tax in Finland?
Yes. Under the Foreign expert flat tax regime, qualifying new residents pay about 25.0% instead of the 56.5% headline rate.