What is a temporary notification of move in Finland?
When to choose a temporary notice instead of a permanent one.
Short answer
DVV says a notification of move is usually permanent. You make a temporary notification if you move to another municipality because of study or work for at most one year and do not want to change your home municipality. The Finnish Tax Administration notes that a temporary address for tax mail must be given to it separately, in person or in writing.
Why
- DVV describes the temporary notification for up to one year.
- DVV says the temporary notice keeps your home municipality.
- The Tax Administration asks for a separate notice of a temporary address.
Details
The Tax Administration says a temporary address cannot be given to it by phone or online.
Tip
Remember to tell the Tax Administration when the temporary address ends.
What may differ
Posti also has a fixed-term forwarding service for mail, which is charged.
Common misconception
A temporary move always changes your home municipality.
What actually happens
A temporary notice is meant for keeping your home municipality.
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Sources
This answer is for reference only. Postal prices and services change, so check Posti before you send.
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