Search and document delivery at a glance
- Search online
- Virre offers guest access. Paid products do not require a contract-customer account. [4]
- Search language
- Virre offers search in English, Finnish and Swedish. [8]
- Digital documents
- The current extract opens as a PDF. Purchased files are available for retrieval and are also delivered by email. [3] [4]
- Document language
- Original extracts and organisation rules are in Finnish or Swedish, depending on the registered company language. Translated extracts are separate products in English, Finnish or Swedish. The line of business is not automatically translated and is omitted from the translated extract. [8] [6] [7]
- Paper and collection
- PRH offers paid paper extracts and certificates. If online payment is unavailable, postal ordering and a paper invoice are available. For a translated extract requiring an apostille, the instructions call for a signed and stamped version delivered by mail. [9] [6]
- International delivery
- Not specified
- Fees at a glance
- Trade Register extract: free. Accounts: EUR 5.02. English extract: EUR 10.67, including applicable VAT.
- Access
- Guest use of Virre; credit card or online banking payment. Beneficial-owner service requires identification and eligibility.
Choose the right register
Åland’s state administration routes commercial-register matters to PRH. The practical Virre search reached companies domiciled in Maarianhamina (Mariehamn). The profile shows registered language, office and available originals. This route does not require a separate Åland extract shop. [11] [8]
The Finnish Patent and Registration Office, PRH, operates Virre, the official information service for registered businesses, foundations and enterprise mortgages. The Trade Register is called Kaupparekisteri in Finnish and Handelsregistret in Swedish. [1]
Names and abbreviations explained
Search step by step
Obtain an extract or financial statements
Identify the Åland company
Enter the name or Business ID in Virre. Check the Åland registered office and status before opening the company profile. [8]
Start with the Business ID
Enter the Finnish Business ID on the Virre start page. The redesigned service brings searches together in a single field. [3] [4]
Select the free Trade Register extract
Check the basic company details. Select “Electronic extract from the Trade Register” to open the free PDF. Save or print the document. [3]
Choose other documents for the specific question
For financial information, choose the accounts for the required period. For constitutional information, choose the articles or other organisation rules. An English register extract is a separate product. [1] [2]
Pay as a guest and save the files
Pay for charged products by credit card or online banking. Items become accessible after payment and are also sent with the receipt by email. The guest route does not require a contract-client account. [4]
Documents and fees
| Document / information | Contents and purpose | Fee | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current or historical Trade Register extract [2] [7] | Current register entries or historical register information. | Free under the price list updated 31 August 2026. | Choose the electronic product in the company’s Virre record.
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| Financial statements [2] [4] | Financial documents filed for the selected reporting period. | EUR 5.02 including 25.5% VAT. | Choose in Virre and pay as a guest. |
| Articles or notification documents [2] [3] | Constitutional rules or the documents offered for a register notification. | EUR 5.02 per product including VAT. | Choose the relevant company product. The ordering guidance states that electronic company notification documents are available from September 2019 onwards.
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| Translated Trade Register extract [2] [6] | Automatically translated register information, for example in English. | EUR 10.67 including VAT. | Choose a translated extract in Virre. Its contents are not identical to the complete original extract.
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| Beneficial-owner extract for eligible users [5] | Beneficial ownership details in the separate service. | Own company details, personal details and authority access: free. Other eligible users: EUR 1.50 plus 25.5% VAT per extract. | Use the Beneficial Owner Information Service after Suomi.fi authentication and eligibility checks. |
Identify the Åland entity correctly
Use the Finnish Business ID, or FO number, where possible and compare the name and registered office. Mariehamn can appear under its Finnish name Maarianhamina in English results. The company language is explicitly shown in the profile and determines the original extract’s language. [8]
What the extract contains
The original Trade Register extract contains the company’s current register entries. These include the name and Business ID and registered representation details. Virre also provides a separate search for notifications and their processing status. [3] [7]
Research beneficial owners separately
Virre no longer provides beneficial ownership details after the relaunch. Eligible users sign in to the separate Beneficial Owner Information Service using Suomi.fi. It checks the user’s registered role, such as company representative or an eligible professional role. [4] [5]
Eligible users listed by the operator include representatives of their own companies, the beneficial owners themselves, auditors registered in Finland, Finnish Bar Association attorneys and specified authorities. Free access to one’s own extract does not give unrestricted third-party access. Other beneficial-owner document requests must have a purpose consistent with the Finnish Anti-Money Laundering Act. [3] [5]
Requirements for overseas users
PRH states that Virre does not require registration or sign-in. Credit card payment provides an alternative to the supported online banks. The separate beneficial-owner service requires Suomi.fi identification and an eligible role. Its access conditions differ from ordinary company research. [4] [5]
Find a person’s corporate positions
Virre supports searches by name and date of birth for registered positions in companies or foundations. This role search costs EUR 3.14 including VAT. It is separate from beneficial ownership research. [1] [2]
Paper extracts and ordering without online payment
The manual/paper tariff differs from instant Virre retrieval: Trade Register extract €15, translated register information €40 and organisation rules €15. Delivery and invoicing are charged separately under the applicable tariff category. If the linked paper form does not work, contact Virre support at tietopalvelut@prh.fi or +358295095675. Confirm destination and total price before ordering. [9] [10] [8]
Avoid common mistakes
- PRH says that automatically translated extracts omit the line of business. Use the original extract and an additional translation when this information is needed. [6]
- The fee schedule distinguishes companies and foundations. A free Trade Register extract does not make a Foundation Register extract free; the latter costs EUR 5.02. [2]
Frequently asked questions
What does a Finnish company extract cost?
Current electronic and historical Trade Register extracts are free. A translated extract costs EUR 10.67 including VAT. [2]
Can I purchase without a Finnish bank account?
PRH offers credit card payment as well as online banking. Guest use does not require a Virre account. [4]
Are German documents available?
A separate registration certificate is available in German. It contains the registration date, company name, Business ID and registered office. It contains less information than a full Finnish Trade Register extract. [7]
Original sources
Sources reviewed: 15 September 2026. The guidance is based on the linked information published by registers and public authorities.
- Virre Information Service PRH
- Virre Information Service price list PRH
- Order documents PRH
- Virre Information Service revamped PRH
- Details via the Beneficial Owner Information Service PRH
- Trade Register extract in English PRH
- Contents of the documents PRH
- Virre public search and document-language options PRH
- Virre Information Service: paper alternative PRH
- Finnish Trade Register information service fees PRH
- Handels- och föreningsregisterärenden på Åland Statens ämbetsverk på Åland