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Nordea Bank Abp

Nordea Bank Abp (a Finnish banking legal entity; this entry concerns the bank headquartered in Finland and does not treat the Nordea Group holding company, brand, or branches/subsidiaries in other countries as the same account-opening entity)

Nordea Bank Abp is a Finnish banking entity. Its website provides an account-opening route for foreign individuals living in Finland who have valid identification and Finnish residence rights, but requires an appointment at a branch. Business applications may be submitted before the company is registered, but banking services can be activated only after the company is entered in the Finnish Trade Register. Public information does not confirm whether residents abroad or foreign-incorporated companies are accepted.

Regulator: Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority (FIN-FSA; prudential supervision of banks in cooperation with the European Central Bank)
Check date: 2026-10-26
Verify status: Some information remains to be confirmed: Nordea's official personal account-opening and corporate application pages, FIN-FSA supervisory decisions explicitly naming this legal entity, FIN-FSA/ECB responsibilities and Finnish AML, tax exchange and sanctions baselines have been checked. Item-by-item evidence of Nordea Bank Abp's current licence status has not yet been obtained from a directly searchable current authorisation register. Overseas non-resident individuals, foreign-registered companies, complete corporate account-opening documents and remote verification arrangements all require written confirmation from Nordea or the competent authority.

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Bank’s official website

Personal Eligibility and Documents

Nordea Finland’s website clearly states that foreigners residing in Finland may apply to become personal customers if they hold a valid identity document and have the right to reside in Finland; a Finnish personal identity code speeds up processing. The route listed on the website includes booking a branch appointment and, after the interview, setting up a current account, debit card, and online banking credentials. Public pages do not confirm whether non-residents living outside Finland can establish a new customer relationship, nor do they explain all eligibility criteria based on different residence statuses, nationalities, tax residence statuses, or specific account products; this should not be taken to imply that remote account opening is available worldwide.

Personal information publicly disclosed or identified

Account-opening requirements/documents publicly confirmed by Nordea: valid identity document; resident in Finland and holding Finnish residence rights. The website page does not specify the types of documents accepted or a complete list of supporting documents; these should be confirmed with the bank.
Finnish personal identity code: the official website says it speeds up processing; this does not mean it is a mandatory prerequisite for every applicant.
General account-opening preparation suggestion (not a complete policy checklist published by Nordea): Prepare your actual residential address and possible proof of address, all tax residences and corresponding tax numbers (if any), an explanation of occupation/income and source of funds, and documents supporting the proposed account purpose. Whether documents are required and acceptable formats are subject to the bank’s case-specific requirements.

Company eligibility and documents

Nordea’s Finland business customer page is for business account opening and banking services, and states that a business may submit an application to become a customer before it is established, but banking services can only be activated after the business is registered in the Finnish Trade Register. Public materials do not confirm eligibility for companies registered only outside Finland, foreign ownership/UBO structures, or non-resident signatories; nor do they publish a complete standard eligibility and document checklist for opening an ordinary limited liability company account. Submit the specific place of registration, business activity, controllers, and signing arrangements to Nordea for written confirmation.

Company information publicly disclosed or identified

Company requirement confirmed publicly by Nordea: the company must be registered in the Finnish Trade Register before services can be activated. A complete list of account-opening documents for general companies has not been published on the pages reviewed.
General corporate KYC preparation suggestions (not Nordea's published general document policy): Consider preparing a company registration/trade register extract, Articles of Association or equivalent formation documents, signing authorization and representative identity documents, ownership chain and ultimate beneficial owner information, a description of business activities and intended account use, and source-of-funds and related contract/accounting information. Before submission, Nordea should confirm the actual applicable checklist.
Examples of special entities; not to be generalised as requirements for an ordinary limited company: Nordea’s page lists documents for registered associations, cooperatives and similar entities, such as minutes, bylaws, details of board members/managers and registration extracts. The required combination varies by entity type.

Address, tax, and remote / witnessed procedures

Address and tax

Nordea’s page for foreign individuals new to Finland makes “residing in Finland” and “having the right to reside in Finland” conditions for opening an account, and states that a Finnish personal identity code can speed up processing; it does not specify a particular format for proof of address or state that a Finnish tax identification number is a general prerequisite for opening an account. The Finnish Tax Administration explains that an individual is generally a Finnish tax resident with unlimited tax liability if they have a permanent home in Finland or, without a permanent home, stay continuously for more than six months; a person may be a non-resident if their permanent home is abroad and they stay in Finland for no more than six months, among other conditions, and a tax treaty may affect the determination. Applicants should truthfully declare their tax residence and any tax identification number/self-certification required by the bank; the specific tax forms, company tax identification number, and proof-of-address requirements were not fully confirmed by the Nordea pages reviewed.

Remote / witnessing

The published individual account-opening route requires an appointment at a Nordea branch and opening the service after an in-person meeting; there is no evidence supporting account opening by video worldwide or completion remotely based only on notarisation/third-party witnessing. The business page allows an application to be submitted but does not state whether identity verification, signing, and final account opening can all be completed remotely. Confirm the meeting location, identity-verification method, and signing method for the specific applicant with the bank in writing; an online application portal must not be treated as a commitment to remote account opening.

Public process reference

Individuals: Foreign nationals residing in Finland and entitled to reside there should prepare valid identification and make an appointment at a Nordea branch. A Finnish personal identity code can speed up processing.
Individuals: Complete identity verification and the application as required by the branch. Nordea says that after the meeting it sets up a current account, debit card and online banking credentials; additional services can be arranged online after becoming a customer.
Businesses: An application to become a business customer may be submitted before formation/registration; bank services can only be activated once registration in the Finnish Trade Register is complete.
Businesses: The pages reviewed do not fully disclose detailed requirements for ordinary companies, acceptance rules for entities not registered in Finland, or rules for cross-border control structures. Confirm the specific documents, signing procedures, and scope of services with Nordea before submitting an application.

Compliance topics, details, and sources

Finland AML/KYC customer due diligence and ongoing monitoring

FIN-FSA explains that regulated entities must establish risk-based customer due diligence standards, identify and verify customers and their representatives, understand customers’ business and purpose for using services, and maintain ongoing knowledge of and monitor customer transactions. If unusual or suspicious transactions are identified, they must investigate the background and report to the financial intelligence unit as required. This is the regulatory baseline in Finland, not a complete description of Nordea’s case-specific processes.

Source:FIN-FSA — Customer due diligence ；FIN-FSA — Obligation to obtain information and to report

Business beneficial owners, control and source of funds

FIN-FSA customer due diligence guidance requires identifying and, where necessary, verifying beneficial owners. The material mentions identifying persons holding more than 25% and control relationships; banks should also understand the customer’s activities, the nature and scale of its business, and the reasons for using products and services. Business applicants should prepare an accurate ownership and control chain and an explanation of the source of funds; general preparation advice must not be presented as a specific checklist already published by Nordea.

Source:FIN-FSA — Customer due diligence ；FIN-FSA — Obligation to obtain information and to report

Finnish tax information exchange, CRS and FATCA

The Finnish Tax Administration states that financial institutions in Finland with financial account information reporting obligations must report to the Tax Administration annually. Cross-border financial account information exchange within the EU is based on DAC2 and uses the OECD CRS format, while account information exchange between Finland and the United States is covered by a separate bilateral FATCA agreement and has a different reporting scope. CRS and FATCA should not be conflated; this does not claim that the United States is a CRS participating jurisdiction. The specific tax self-certification fields/TINs required by a bank are determined by its account-opening forms.

Source:Finnish Tax Administration — International exchange of information on natural persons between tax authorities

Applicable to international sanctions and restrictive measures in Finland

Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs explains that UN Security Council sanctions are implemented through EU law and that EU restrictive-measures regulations apply directly in Member States; measures concerning designated persons or entities may require assets to be frozen and commercial dealings to be prohibited, and financial services may also be subject to specific restrictions. Applicants and transaction arrangements must comply with applicable sanctions; this is not a claim about Nordea’s internal screening system or the outcome of an individual case.

Source:Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland — International sanctions

Finnish deposit protection

The Finnish Financial Stability Authority states that deposit protection in Finland generally provides compensation of up to EUR 100,000 for covered deposits per depositor at each bank, and sets out the statutory compensation mechanism and applicable deposit categories. The coverage applicable to a specific account, depositor category, special balance or cross-border branch should be confirmed against the account-holding legal entity and official rules; this entry does not interpret the coverage limit as an account balance or account-opening limit.

Source:Financial Stability Authority of Finland — Deposit guarantee in Finland

Account Opening Compliance Information

Account Opening Compliance and Document Preparation Guide

This page lists separately the requirements published by the bank, local regulations, and document preparation suggestions. Acceptance and specific requirements are subject to confirmation by the bank.

This guide concerns the Finnish banking entity Nordea Bank Abp and account-opening preparations for its personal and business customers in Finland. Nordea’s publicly available pathway for foreign individuals requires them to reside in Finland and have a Finnish residence permit; access to business services requires completion of Finnish trade registration. Public information does not confirm whether nonresidents abroad, companies registered only outside Finland, or cross-border control structures are accepted. Rules for other Nordea country branches must not be treated as a commitment by this Finnish legal entity.

Date information checked:2026-10-26

Document Preparation Checklist

Personal identity, living circumstances and evidence of fund flows

Who it applies to: Individuals residing in Finland who intend to apply for Nordea Finland personal services; eligibility for non-residents abroad has not been publicly confirmed.
Documents to Prepare: Prepare valid proof of identity, and organize your name, address, nationality and personal identity number, if available. The Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority lists common identity-verification documents, but the service provider decides which foreign identity documents to accept based on its own risk management.
Prepare a brief explanation of your circumstances, such as employment, study, or retirement, your sources of income, and the main intended use of the account. You may prepare employment or income evidence, asset disposal documents, or other materials that explain the source of funds as supporting evidence if the bank needs to verify them. This does not mean Nordea publicly requires everyone to submit all documents in advance.
Estimate the frequency, amount ranges, counterparty categories, and purposes of routine and overseas payments. If an agent will act on the applicant's behalf, prepare the representative's identification and proof of authority for the bank to verify.
Description: Finnish regulatory guidance states that due diligence for basic banking services covers identity, address, nationality, living circumstances, source of funds, and regular/foreign payment activity. A general account-opening page for foreigners requires valid identification, residence in Finland, and right of residence, and recommends making an appointment at a branch; however, it does not list accepted documents or specify rules on originals/certified copies, translations, or document validity periods. Confirm the required format with Nordea first.

Source:Nordea Finland — Know your customer (KYC)；FIN-FSA — Customer due diligence

Company legal entity, representative authority, and control chain

Who it applies to: Legal entities or other businesses intending to apply to Nordea Finland for corporate services; eligibility for businesses registered outside Finland and the complete document list for an ordinary limited company have not been publicly confirmed.
Documents to Prepare: Prepare the company’s registry extract, formation documents/articles, and an overview of its business activities to explain its legal form, place of registration, nature and scale of business. These are prudent preparation recommendations and should not be treated as a general mandatory checklist published by Nordea.
Map the direct and indirect ownership chain, listing ultimate natural-person beneficial owners, ownership percentages, voting rights or other means of control; shareholder registers, organisational charts, registration information and control arrangement documents may be prepared.
Compile identity documents and appointment/authorization records for directors, authorized signatories and representatives who will operate the account. Also prepare details of key business partners, expected payment purposes, sample contracts/invoices or a recent explanation of the accounts, to help explain the company’s transactions.
Description: Finnish regulatory guidance requires identifying and, where necessary, verifying beneficial owners, as well as identifying customer representatives and verifying their identity and authority. The guidance mentions shareholdings exceeding 25% and control relationships as identification factors; this should not be taken to mean that all countries and structures use the same UBO threshold. Nordea’s corporate KYC page says it will ask about business partners, responsible persons and payment-related information, but does not publicly specify document formats for each item or certification/translation rules for general corporate customers.

Source:Nordea Finland — Know your customer (KYC)；FIN-FSA — Customer due diligence

Tax Residence and Account Tax Self-Certification

Who it applies to: Individual and entity applicants; particularly those with tax residence outside Finland, U.S. tax status, or cross-border account/investment connections.
Documents to Prepare: Check the tax residence, tax identification number, and tax status of each applicant (for an entity, check the relevant entity and controllers to the extent required by the form), and prepare accurate information for the forms. If tax residence is uncertain, consult a tax professional first; do not use nationality or residential address as a simple substitute for a tax determination.
Nordea’s page provides access to FATCA/CRS-related forms for individuals and entities and states that customers should complete the form as instructed in the letter if they receive a FATCA notice from the bank; you can confirm in advance which version of the form to use and what supporting documents are required.
Keep copies of the self-certification submitted and its supporting documents. If your tax residence or tax status changes, confirm with Nordea how to update your information and whether you need to resubmit a form.
Description: Nordea publicly states that financial institutions must collect information on tax residence and explains the Finland–US FATCA arrangement and individual/entity forms. Its page does not constitute tax advice and does not specify, in the materials reviewed, all tax identification number fields that every applicant must submit, update deadlines, or a complete document list for each type of entity.

Source:Nordea Finland — Automatic exchange of tax information (FATCA and CRS)

Due diligence and enhanced verification

Beneficial owners, control relationships and representative authority

Basis for Verification: The Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority’s due diligence guidance for regulated entities requires the identification and, where necessary, verification of beneficial owners. It cites shareholdings exceeding 25% and control relationships as identification factors, and requires customer representatives to be identified and verified. This guidance is a Finnish regulatory baseline, not Nordea’s complete public policy for every customer structure.
Preparation recommendation: General preparation suggestion: Submit an ownership chart consistent with registration records, explain each intermediate entity and any nominee holding/trust or other control arrangements (if any), and identify natural-person beneficial owners and the basis of control; prepare the representative’s authorization resolution or appointment document. If no one meets the ownership criterion, prepare an explanation of the actual control method and alternative information the bank may request.
Scope: Finnish regulatory due diligence baseline; 25% should not be extrapolated as a globally uniform threshold, nor does falling below it mean that controllers need not be disclosed.

Source:FIN-FSA — Customer due diligence

Source of Funds, Source of Wealth, and Anticipated Business Activity

Basis for Verification: The Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority states that banks must understand customers’ activities, the nature and scale of their business, and their reasons for using products/services, and may ask for the source of incoming funds and the purpose of transactions. Due diligence for individuals’ basic banking services includes source of funds and information on regular and foreign payments. Nordea’s corporate KYC information says it asks about business partners, responsible persons, and payment information, and may request additional verification if information is inconsistent.
Preparation recommendation: Match each main source of funds to the intended account use, such as salary, business income, equity financing, asset sales or inheritance. For expected transactions, list amount ranges, frequency, countries/regions, counterparties and business rationale, and prepare relevant contracts, invoices, accounts, payroll or asset-disposal records. Explain in advance how a complex or large initial deposit relates to ordinary business activity.
Scope: Regulatory baseline and Nordea's public KYC information; whether specific documents are required, transaction amount triggers, review depth and processing times are not public. The items listed above are preparation suggestions.

Source:Nordea Finland — Know your customer (KYC)；FIN-FSA — Customer due diligence

Politically exposed persons (PEPs) and associated relationships

Basis for Verification: The Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority’s consumer-facing due diligence guidance says that information for basic banking services includes whether a customer holds a prominent public function (PEP), or is a family member or close associate of a PEP. The public page does not equate PEP status with being a sanctioned person or with automatic account refusal.
Preparation recommendation: If you or a related person falls within the PEP category, prepare the position title, country/institution of service, period of service, and an explanation of the relationship, and be able to explain the funds in the relevant account with verifiable income/source-of-wealth documents. If you are unsure whether someone qualifies as a family member or close associate, explain the facts to the bank and ask about its definitions and form-filling requirements. Do not conceal information or assume that PEP status necessarily means rejection.
Scope: Due diligence information described by the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority; Nordea’s case-specific risk grading, enhanced due diligence documents, and approval rules have not been made public.

Source:FIN-FSA — Customer due diligence and customer identification

Cross-Border Tax Residency, FATCA/CRS, and Consistency of Information

Basis for Verification: Nordea publicly states that it must collect customers’ tax residence information and explains the Finland–US FATCA arrangement and reporting of account/investment information related to US tax status. Its page provides forms for individuals and entities, but does not amount to full disclosure of all CRS/FATCA classifications and reporting details.
Preparation recommendation: Complete the tax-residency jurisdictions and tax identification numbers item by item in the bank’s forms; if there are links such as U.S. citizenship, U.S. residence/green-card status or a U.S.-registered entity, carefully check Nordea’s FATCA guidance and applicable forms. Ensure consistency among the tax self-certification, place of company registration, actual place of residence and explanation of fund flows; consult a professional tax adviser to confirm any complex status.
Scope: Nordea’s official information; specific reporting fields, the scope of tracing ownership to controllers, exemptions, update triggers, and case-specific tax conclusions should be confirmed against the forms in effect at the time, applicable regulations, and professional advice.

Source:Nordea Finland — Automatic exchange of tax information (FATCA and CRS)

Ongoing Compliance Requirements After Account Opening

Respond promptly to customer requests for updated information and supplementary verification

Nordea says that all customers must answer KYC questions and that customer information is periodically reviewed and updated during the relationship, but not all customers are asked at the same time; if responses are inconsistent, the bank may request additional information. The page does not publish a fixed review cycle. Keep current versions of registration, controller, representative authority, business, and contact information, and respond completely and promptly to bank notices. Nordea states that if legally required due diligence cannot be completed, it may be unable to provide services and the relationship may be terminated.

Source:Nordea Finland — Know your customer (KYC)

Explainability of changes in transactions and business

Regulatory due diligence requirements call for risk-based ongoing monitoring of customer transactions and use of services, and for understanding transaction backgrounds when necessary. This does not mean customers can learn the bank's internal monitoring thresholds. Keep contracts, invoices, accounting records and payment explanations. If actual transactions significantly deviate from the purpose, regions or amounts stated when the account was opened, ask Nordea promptly whether customer information needs to be updated or supporting documents provided.

Source:FIN-FSA — Customer due diligence

Tax self-certification and bank notifications

Nordea requires relevant information to be provided using its tax forms and notices; its webpage specifically instructs customers to complete the form as directed in the letter if they receive a FATCA-related letter. Public materials do not specify a uniform update cycle or a specific reporting deadline for changes in customer status. When receiving a request for additional information or an update, use the form specified in the notice and confirm with the bank the process for updating changes to tax residence, tax identification numbers, or entity classification.

Source:Nordea Finland — Automatic exchange of tax information (FATCA and CRS)

Please confirm with the bank before booking

Based on my place of residence/registration, nationality or entity type, and actual control structure, does the Finnish entity of Nordea Bank Abp accept new customer applications? Must I attend an interview at a Finnish branch, and which steps can be completed online?
Please provide the current KYC questionnaire and document checklist separately for individuals, limited companies, and other entities. Must proof of identity, registry extracts, authorisations, and translations be originals, certified copies, or in a specific language? Are there document validity requirements?
For a multi-tier foreign ownership structure or one in which no individual holds more than 25%, how does Nordea require the identification of ultimate beneficial owners and other controlling persons? What alternative evidence of control is acceptable?
What evidence should be provided to explain the account's initial purpose, expected payment regions/amounts and source of funds? If the business, transaction volume or main counterparties change later, how should this be updated?
Which version of the CRS/FATCA self-certification should individuals and entities complete? If tax residence, tax number, or U.S. tax status changes, must the bank be notified proactively or will it notify customers when a review is due, and what is the specific update deadline?
How will reviews of customer information be communicated, and what deadlines apply for submitting additional documents? Confirm in writing the account approval timeframe, applicable fees, and follow-up process when documentation is incomplete.

Not confirmed by public information

The public pages reviewed do not confirm eligibility for non-resident individuals from abroad, companies registered only outside Finland, complex cross-border control structures, or non-resident signatories. A response from Nordea must be obtained based on the specific customer information.
The complete document checklist for opening an account for a limited liability company, as well as requirements for originals/certification, translation language, witnessed signatures, remote verification, and document validity period, have not been published.
Nordea’s internal risk appetite, the scope of enhanced due diligence in individual PEP cases, transaction monitoring thresholds, review times, and review frequency are not public; no fixed standards should be assumed.
The deadline for customers to notify the bank of a change in tax residence, CRS and FATCA classification requirements for different types of entities/controlling persons, and the specific account-reporting fields should be confirmed against the bank’s current forms; Nordea does not provide tax advice.

Sources & Scope of Verification

Nordea Finland — Know your customer (KYC)
Nordea’s official statements on customer KYC questions; business partners, responsible persons, and payment information for businesses; periodic updates to customer information without a single publicly specified frequency; possible follow-up inquiries when information is inconsistent; and the possibility that inability to complete legally required due diligence may affect services or lead to termination of the relationship. The page does not list a general document checklist for opening a business account.
FIN-FSA — Customer due diligence
Risk-based customer due diligence obligations of regulated institutions in Finland: verify the customer and representative; identify and, where necessary, verify beneficial owners (the page refers to ownership exceeding 25% and control relationships); understand the business and purpose of services; retain information; and conduct ongoing monitoring. This regulatory explanation is not the full text of Nordea’s internal policies.
Nordea Finland — Automatic exchange of tax information (FATCA and CRS)
Nordea’s explanation that financial institutions collect tax residence information, the Finland–US FATCA arrangement, submitting information as instructed after receiving a FATCA notice, and the individual/entity forms listed on the page. The page does not provide tax advice and does not exhaustively cover reporting rules for each category.
FIN-FSA — Customer due diligence and customer identification
The Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority’s explanation to consumers of due diligence, including identity, living circumstances, source of funds, and foreign payment information for basic banking services; information on PEPs and their family members/close associates; identity documents determined by the service provider according to its risk policy; and the bank’s ability to request clarification of the source of funds.

Fees and timelines

Nordea’s page for newcomers to Finland states that the everyday banking services described are free for the first 3 months; the webpage does not provide general processing times for opening personal accounts, minimum deposits, or account limits. On the date of this review (2026-10-26), the business customer page listed no account opening fee for ordinary businesses and a monthly fee of EUR 15.70 (including VAT) for the Nordea Digital service package. The registered associations page listed a new-customer-relationship account opening fee of EUR 300, applicable only to the association and other entity types described on that page. Processing times for businesses, minimum deposits, and transaction limits for different account types were not confirmed on the pages reviewed. Fees may change; refer to the bank’s official price list and product terms when applying.

Limitations and practical considerations

Account opening is not guaranteed. Publicly stated eligibility information does not replace the bank’s risk assessment and due diligence based on the customer, business, transaction purpose, and source of funds.
The publicly stated account-opening route for foreign individuals is limited to those residing in Finland and holding a Finnish residence permit; eligibility for overseas non-residents, those without the relevant residence permit, and remote applications has not been publicly confirmed.
The detailed supporting-document list for standard limited companies, eligibility for companies incorporated outside Finland only, and acceptance of foreign UBOs or non-resident representatives have not been publicly confirmed. Do not apply the special association document list to all companies.
Comply with applicable EU and UN sanctions in Finland; provide accurate and complete information on beneficial ownership, tax residence, business purpose, and source of funds.
This profile is based solely on publicly available research. It does not represent a promise of account opening, appointment availability, or advice to evade screening. Nordea is not a channel for which Rengangyongsheng (Hong Kong) Limited can currently arrange appointments.

Licensing evidence and regulatory verification

The exact name “Nordea Bank Abp” was found in the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority’s macroprudential decision of 2025 6 27. The decision lists it as an other systemically important institution and specifies the associated buffer requirement. FIN-FSA states that it cooperates with the European Central Bank in carrying out prudential supervision of credit institutions. These official materials confirm that the legal name appears in a regulatory document and that there is a record of a supervised institution, but they are not the result of a direct search of a current authorisation register and do not provide a licence number or itemised proof of current licence status. Accordingly, no claim is made that current bank licence verification has been completed; the authorisation status must be confirmed using the current FIN-FSA/ECB register or in writing by the supervisory authority.

Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority (FIN-FSA; prudential supervision of banks in cooperation with the European Central Bank) Official registration or record

Information sources

Nordea Finland — Banking services for those new to Finland
The valid identity document and right-of-residence requirements publicly stated by Nordea for foreign individuals residing in Finland; that a Finnish personal identity code can speed up processing; branch appointments/interviews; setting up an account, debit card, and online banking credentials after the interview; and the first three months of everyday banking services being free as stated on the page.
Nordea Finland — Become a business customer
Businesses may submit an application before establishment, but banking services can only be activated after the business is registered in the Finnish Trade Register. The page retrieved for this review lists no account-opening fee for ordinary businesses and a Nordea Digital service package at EUR 15.70/month (including VAT).
Nordea Finland — Corporate accounts
Nordea Finland offers business customers everyday business accounts/payments and Nordea Business digital banking features; the pages captured did not show a complete account-opening document checklist for ordinary limited liability companies or eligibility for companies incorporated abroad.
FIN-FSA — Macroprudential decision: National buffer requirements for banks and the housing loan cap to remain unchanged
The Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority’s official decision dated 2025 year 6 month 27 day explicitly lists Nordea Bank Abp and includes the entity in the O-SII buffer requirements list; this is a clear regulatory document record but does not, by itself, prove the bank’s current licence status.
FIN-FSA — Financial market participants
FIN-FSA is the supervisory authority for the financial and insurance sectors in Finland; it shares responsibility for prudential supervision of credit institutions with the European Central Bank.
FIN-FSA — Customer due diligence
Regulated entities in Finland must conduct risk-based customer identity checks, verify representatives, identify and, where necessary, verify beneficial owners, understand business activities and the purpose of services, retain due diligence records and conduct ongoing monitoring. The page mentions shareholdings exceeding 25% and control relationships.
FIN-FSA — Obligation to obtain information and to report
The obligations of regulated institutions in Finland to investigate unusual/suspicious transactions, their background and purpose, and source of funds, and to report to the Financial Intelligence Unit, apply to the stated supervisory baseline.
Finnish Tax Administration — Residency and nonresidency in Finland
General criteria for determining Finnish tax residence for individuals and non-residents, including a permanent main home, stays exceeding six months, limited/unlimited tax liability, and the possible effect of tax treaties.
Finnish Tax Administration — International exchange of information on natural persons between tax authorities
Explanation of the automatic exchange of financial account information in Finland: financial institutions have an annual reporting obligation, EU financial account exchange follows DAC2 and uses the CRS format, while Finland and the United States also have a bilateral FATCA agreement with different reporting content. The English page states that it is an unofficial translation.
Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland — International sanctions
The UN/EU sanctions legal framework applicable in Finland, the direct binding effect of EU sanctions regulations on Member States, asset freezes and prohibitions on business dealings involving designated persons, and the fact that financial services may be subject to specific restrictions.
Financial Stability Authority of Finland — Deposit guarantee in Finland
The Finnish statutory deposit protection authority explains the general scope of covered deposits, the EUR 100,000 limit per depositor per bank, and the seven-business-day compensation rule; applicability to a particular entity and account must still be checked.
Nordea Finland — Registered associations and related entities
Typical documents listed by Nordea for certain entities such as registered associations and cooperatives; the statement that some unorganised road maintenance associations cannot open business accounts; and the new-customer-relationship account opening fee of EUR 300 for these entities. This must not be generalised as a checklist for ordinary limited liability companies.

Verification

Research verification

Most recently verified: 2026-10-26
Status: Some information remains to be confirmed: Nordea's official personal account-opening and corporate application pages, FIN-FSA supervisory decisions explicitly naming this legal entity, FIN-FSA/ECB responsibilities and Finnish AML, tax exchange and sanctions baselines have been checked. Item-by-item evidence of Nordea Bank Abp's current licence status has not yet been obtained from a directly searchable current authorisation register. Overseas non-resident individuals, foreign-registered companies, complete corporate account-opening documents and remote verification arrangements all require written confirmation from Nordea or the competent authority.
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