The Sid family thrives in Åland

Finland-Swedish entrepreneur Johnny Sid wishes that everyone living in Åland would realize how good they have it.
- It's a pleasant place to be, close to everything, safe and secure, and populated by reliable people.

Johnny Sid

As a child, Johnny Sid spent a lot of time in Åland and the surrounding archipelago. Five years ago, he therefore chose to move from Turku to one of the newly built rental apartments on Lotsberget in Mariehamn, together with his Finnish-speaking wife and the couple's two young children.

- Everyone and everything has been incredibly friendly, welcoming and professional.

Investing in Lotsberget

Today, the family enjoys life in Åland and the calmer everyday life. The children Maximillian and Minnie have started at Ytternäs school and wife Milla has learned Swedish at Medis.

After spending the first year as a stay-at-home dad, Johnny started the company Lotsberget Ab, which he runs with Milla. Together with the general contractor Allbygg, they are building Åland's tallest high-rise building with 60 apartments on two prime plots at Lotsberget in Mariehamn's western harbour.

– And we have submitted an application for right of domicile!

Good to know

Information and contacts for those who want to establish a business

Here we have gathered links and contact information that are useful for you who want to start your own business or establish a new company in Åland.

Contact the Åland Islands Government's chancery department for information about business rights and land acquisition.

Åland's business association provides business counseling and information about taxes, trade, Ålandic laws and regulations.

Basic info about establishing a business:

Start a business - Åland's business association
Business Lab Åland
The Government's website for support and financing for businesses
Business Exchange – companies for sale

What does the right of establishment mean?

To conduct business in Åland, you need to have a trade license. The licensing authority at the Åland Island Government is based on the Ålandic nationality protection and the principle that business activities in Åland shall be managed by those who are residents here.