# Finland Company Register Prh Scraper (`kawsar/finland-company-register-prh-scraper`) Actor Extract official Finnish company data from the public PRH register by name or business ID (Y-tunnus). Export comprehensive registry details—including company names, status, industry codes, and addresses—as JSON, CSV, or Excel datasets. - **URL**: https://apify.com/kawsar/finland-company-register-prh-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Kawsar](https://apify.com/kawsar) (community) - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $2.99 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? An Actor is a serverless cloud program that runs on the Apify platform. It has two run modes. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md. ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run. For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below. Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`). # README ### Finland Company Register Scraper

Finland Company Register

Lookup Finnish companies by name or Y-tunnus with ease. Export clean company data straight into JSON, CSV, or Excel datasets for lead generation, market research, or compliance checks. ### Use Cases - **Lead Lists**: Gather company profiles, official names, and postcodes for potential business outreach. - **Company Verification**: Input list of business IDs (Y-tunnus) to pull updated register details. - **Industry Slices**: Filter and organize businesses by industry codes and primary business descriptions. - **Repeat Operations**: Consistent queries produce predictable datasets across runs for easy tracking. - **Spreadsheet Exports**: Convert dataset output straight to CSV or Excel for analysis. ### Input Options | Parameter | Type | Default | Description | |-----------|------|---------|-------------| | `mode` | string | `search` | Choose `search` for name queries or `by_business_id` for Y-tunnus lookups. | | `names` | array | `["nokia"]` | Company names to look up, one per line (Search mode). | | `businessIds` | array | `["0112038-9"]` | Business IDs (Y-tunnus) to look up, one per line (Business ID mode). | | `maxItems` | integer | `100` | Maximum company rows to return. Hard cap of 1000. | | `requestDelaySecs` | number | `1` | Pause duration between requests in seconds. | | `userAgent` | string | KawsarActorResearch/1.0 | Standard identifier sent with requests. | | `timeoutSecs` | integer | `300` | Overall run timeout in seconds (Maximum 3600). | | `requestTimeoutSecs` | integer | `30` | Per-request timeout in seconds. | | `proxyConfiguration` | object | Off | Optional proxy settings if required by your environment. | #### Example Input Search by name: ```json { "mode": "search", "names": ["nokia"], "maxItems": 100, "requestDelaySecs": 1, "userAgent": "KawsarActorResearch/1.0", "timeoutSecs": 300, "requestTimeoutSecs": 30, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } } ``` Lookup by Business ID: ```json { "mode": "by_business_id", "businessIds": ["0112038-9"], "maxItems": 10, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } } ``` ### Extracted Data Fields Here is a sample row output from the extracted dataset: ```json { "businessId": "0112038-9", "euId": "FIFPRO.0112038-9", "name": "Nokia Oyj", "registrationDate": "1896-12-19", "status": "2", "mainBusinessLine": "70100", "mainBusinessLine_fi": "Activities of head offices", "website": "[www.nokia.com](https://www.nokia.com)", "companyForm": "Julkinen osakeyhtiö", "street": "Karakaari", "postCode": "02610", "lastModified": "2026-08-19T10:04:06", "scraped_at": "2026-10-12T00:00:00+00:00" } ``` | Field | Type | Description | | --- | --- | --- | | `businessId` | string | Official Y-tunnus ID. Duplicates are removed automatically based on this. | | `euId` | string | European Union business identifier, if available. | | `name` | string | Current official company name. | | `registrationDate` | string | Initial registration date of the business. | | `status` | string | Current register status code. | | `mainBusinessLine` | string | Official TOL industry classification code. | | `mainBusinessLine_fi` | string | Primary industry description. | | `website` | string | Official website URL listed on file. | | `companyForm` | string | Official legal company structure (e.g., Oyj, Oy). | | `street` | string | Registered street address. | | `postCode` | string | Postal code for the primary address. | | `lastModified` | string | Timestamp of the last updated entry. | | `scraped_at` | string | Timestamp in UTC when the data was extracted. | | `error` | string | Error details if a specific request encounters issues. | ### How It Works 1. **Input Processing**: Takes your input list of names or business IDs and formats individual queries. 2. **Pacing & Retries**: Queries are run sequentially with a default delay of 1 second between requests to keep execution steady and smooth. 3. **Paging & Cap Handling**: When running name searches, it automatically moves through result pages until your set item limit (`maxItems`) is reached. 4. **Deduplication**: Results are automatically filtered so each business ID appears once per run. 5. **Data Output**: Output dataset rows are saved in structured batches. If the process hits a timeout, all data gathered up to that point remains saved in your dataset. ### Limits and Best Practices To maintain optimal performance and respectful data collection, requests are processed sequentially with a default delay between calls. You can adjust `requestDelaySecs` in the parameters if needed, though keeping a steady pace is recommended. ### FAQ **Can I export the data as a CSV?** Yes. You can download your dataset directly in JSON, CSV, or Excel formats. **What happens if a business ID cannot be found?** If a business ID isn't found, an error record detailing the issue is included in your dataset output while the actor continues processing remaining items. **How many records can I extract per run?** The default limit is set to 100 items, with a maximum cap of 1,000 items per run. ### Trademark Notice Finland Company Register and related names, logos, and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Their use in this documentation is solely to identify the target software or service and does not imply affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, or partnership. ### Disclaimer This actor is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or otherwise officially associated with the official Finland Company Register or its owners. All data is collected from publicly available sources. Users are responsible for complying with any applicable source terms of use and guidelines. ### Is web scraping legal? This Actor only collects publicly available data from official Finnish business listings without bypassing access controls. Scraping public data is generally legal, but how you use it matters: - **Personal data:** If the results include personal data (for example names, emails, or direct contact details), laws such as the GDPR in the EU and the CCPA in California may apply. Only collect and store personal data when you have a legitimate reason. - **Copyright:** Some content (articles, images, descriptions) may be protected by copyright. Do not republish full copyrighted content without permission. - **Terms of use:** Respect the source's terms, rate limits, and guidelines. - **Legal advice:** This is general information, not legal advice. If you are unsure, consult a lawyer. To learn more, read Apify's guide: [Is web scraping legal?](https://blog.apify.com/is-web-scraping-legal/) # Actor input Schema ## `mode` (type: `string`): search calls the verified name query. by_business_id calls the verified Y-tunnus query. Each name or ID is a separate request. ## `names` (type: `array`): Names to search in search mode. One name per line. The verified call is GET /companies?name=nokia\&page=1. Ignored in by_business_id mode. ## `businessIds` (type: `array`): Finnish Y-tunnus values for by_business_id mode. One ID per line. The verified call is GET /companies?businessId=0112038-9. Ignored in search mode. ## `maxItems` (type: `integer`): Maximum company rows to save this run. Hard cap is 1000. Error rows do not count toward this limit. ## `requestDelaySecs` (type: `number`): Seconds to wait between company requests. Default is 1 because the public host did not publish a rate limit. Set 0 only for tests. ## `userAgent` (type: `string`): User-Agent sent on every request. Keep an app name and a contact so the host can identify the client. ## `timeoutSecs` (type: `integer`): Stop the run after this many seconds and keep rows already collected. Default 300. Maximum 3600. ## `requestTimeoutSecs` (type: `integer`): How long to wait for one PRH response before treating that call as failed. Default 30 seconds. ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): Optional proxy for PRH requests. Leave useApifyProxy off. The public endpoint does not require a proxy. ## Actor input object example ```json { "mode": "search", "names": [ "nokia" ], "businessIds": [ "0112038-9" ], "maxItems": 100, "requestDelaySecs": 1, "userAgent": "", "timeoutSecs": 300, "requestTimeoutSecs": 30, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `overview` (type: `string`): Business ID, EU ID, name, registration date, status, industry, website, and source URL. ## `errors` (type: `string`): Failed PRH requests with URL, HTTP status, and message. ## `dataset` (type: `string`): Every row from the run, without a table view applied. # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "names": [ "nokia" ], "businessIds": [ "0112038-9" ], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("kawsar/finland-company-register-prh-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "names": ["nokia"], "businessIds": ["0112038-9"], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": False }, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("kawsar/finland-company-register-prh-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}") for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "names": [ "nokia" ], "businessIds": [ "0112038-9" ], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } }' | apify call kawsar/finland-company-register-prh-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "type": "http", "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,kawsar/finland-company-register-prh-scraper" } } } ``` The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer ` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations). ## OpenAPI specification Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/nZT4Z3zTek0ZrK2pv/builds/c6rnY2G0gPrMxmo3R/openapi.json