About us
Introducing our agencies
Regional State Administrative Agency in a nutshell
We develop
We run development initiatives with a range of partners and customers to provide a smooth service.
We license
We are the competent licensing authority for many different sectors of the economy.
We advise
Our aim is to advise and coordinate local authorities’ work in a way that helps to protect the public’s constitutional rights and promote regional equality.
We produce information
We produce a wide range of information resources, statistics and publications.
We enforce
We have a wide range of enforcement responsibilities relating to due process and constitutional rights, safety and environmental standards.
Our operating principles
Performance guidance and responsibility in Regional State Administrative Agencies.
Regional State Administrative Agencies
There are six Regional State Administrative Agencies in mainland Finland. The equivalent authority in the Åland Islands is the State Department of Åland.
Learn more about Regional State Administrative Agencies and our services.
Customer service
We serve our customers in a variety of ways.
You can find our customer service channels and contact information here.
International relations
We have a number of international partnerships in the sphere of education and culture.
Current issues
We publish current material about our work and services.
Data protection
Our website is public, and there is no need to create an account to browse the content.
Learn more about data protection here.
Careers with us
Regional State Administrative Agencies employ approximately 1,200 people. We have representatives all over Finland.