Perusyritykset

Perusyritykset is a Finnish term used in business discourse to refer to the basic or core companies within an economy or a corporate group. The term is descriptive rather than a formal legal category, and its precise meaning can vary by context. In a corporate group, perusyritys (singular) typically denotes the main operating company or the parent that owns essential assets and coordinates the core activities, while subsidiaries carry out specialized functions under separate legal entities.

In broader economic or policy discussions, perusyritykset are viewed as the firms that form the backbone of employment, value creation, and innovation. They are usually characterized by stable cash flow, long-term customer relationships, and a focus on core competencies. The concept highlights the importance of a company’s central activities rather than its more experimental or diversification-adjacent ventures.

Perusyritykset are not a separate legal category; researchers and policymakers identify them indirectly through standard classifications of core activities and firm size, such as small and medium-sized enterprises or firms in vital sectors. Differences from other concepts may include diversification strategies or the status of newly established ventures, which can lie outside the core. Policy considerations related to perusyritykset often emphasize succession planning, digital transformation, financing access, and regional development, given their role in stability, employment, and long-term growth.