Vehmaan kunta

What Vehmaan kunta does

Vehmaan kunta (the Municipality of Vehmaa) is a local government entity located in Southwest Finland (Varsinais-Suomi region), serving a population of approximately 2,260 residents. Established in 1869, the municipality delivers statutory public services mandated under Finnish law, including education, social welfare, water and wastewater management, waste management, building supervision, library services, and recreational facilities. Its revenue is derived primarily from a 9.5% municipal income tax levied on residents, supplemented by state transfers, service fees, and property-related charges.

The municipality operates a lean administrative structure and delivers services both directly and through specialized subsidiaries, notably Vehmaan Vesi Oy (water utility) and Kiinteistö Oy Vehmaan Vuokratalot (rental housing company). The local economy is diversified across primary production (25%), industry (20%), services (50%), and other sectors (5%), reflecting a mixed rural-industrial base. Digital service delivery is facilitated through the official vehmaa.fi portal, with integration into the national Lupapiste electronic building permit system.

Vehmaan kunta is not a commercially traded entity; it is a public-sector administrative body whose strategic and financial decisions are subject to Finnish municipal governance law and oversight by elected municipal council and committees. Recent operational focus has centered on administrative restructuring—particularly consolidation of education governance—and modernization of digital service channels.

Name

Vehmaan kunta

Legal name

Vehmaan kunta

Website

https://vehmaa.fi

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vehmaan kunta is a Finnish local government entity in Southwest Finland serving approximately 2,260 residents with statutory municipal services including education, water utility, and social services, funded primarily through a 9.5% municipal income tax.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Public Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN), Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices (EDADABAD), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Municipal services
• Local government administration
• Public education services
• Water utility services
• Waste management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vinkkilä

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax: Primary revenue source from municipal income tax (tuloveroprosentti) at 9.5% rate. This is collected from residents based on their income.
2. Service Fees: Various service fees including water and wastewater fees, waste collection fees, building supervision fees, library fees, sports facility fees, and document/copy fees.
3. State Funding: Government funding and subsidies for municipal services including education, social services, and infrastructure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vehmaan kunta is a Finnish municipality providing local public services to approximately 2,260 residents in Southwest Finland. It delivers services across five operational sectors: central administration, education and culture, technical services, respite care services, and rural services. Key offerings include early childhood education, primary schooling, library and cultural services, water and wastewater utilities, waste management, building supervision, recreational facilities, and rental housing through municipal subsidiaries.

Product overview

Vehmaan kunta is a Finnish municipal government providing public services to approximately 2,260 residents. The primary digital service platform is the municipal website (vehmaa.fi), which functions as the unified online channel for all civic services, administrative information, resident communications, event calendars, and digital transactions. The municipality operates two subsidiary companies with their own brands: Vehmaan Vesi Oy (water utilities) and Kiinteistö Oy Vehmaan Vuokratalot (rental housing). The municipal website aggregates and links to all service sectors including general administration, housing and construction, utilities (water, waste, electricity), wellbeing and leisure, education, and local economy and employment services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vehmaan kunta Municipal Website
• Vehmaan Vesi Oy Water Utility Services
• Kiinteistö Oy Vehmaan Vuokratalot Rental Housing
• Education Services (Varhaiskasvatus and Perusopetus)
• Library and Cultural Services
• Building Supervision and Land Use Planning
• Waste Management Services
• Sports and Recreational Facilities
• Substitution Services (Lomitustoimi)
• Municipal Administration and Decision-Making

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jätehuolto M. Helistölä OycoreOthersContracted waste management company responsible for waste collection and transport from Vehmaa municipality area to Helistölä's material processing center in Laitila.
• Suomen pakkauskierrätys Rinki OycoreOthersNational packaging recycling organization operating collection points for glass, paper, cardboard, small metal, and plastic packaging under the Rinki brand.
• Varsinais-Suomen hyvinvointialue (VARHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional wellbeing services responsible for healthcare and social services. Vehmaa is part of the VARHA region which delivers health and social services to residents.
• UusikaupunkiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighboring city providing certain shared services and cooperation in areas such as environmental protection services.
• Vakka-Suomen maaseutupalvelutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional agricultural services providing shared services across Vakka-Suomi municipalities.
• Vehmaan Vesi OycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater utility company owned by the municipality responsible for water supply and wastewater management services.
• Kiinteistö Oy Vehmaan VuokratalotcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal housing company providing rental apartments with 47 units across 6 buildings in Vinkkilä and Rautila.
• Sita Finland Oy AbminorOthersElectronics waste collection point operator with collection site in Uusikaupunki.
• Ukipolis OyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVakka-Suomen kehityskeskus (development center) providing business development services, enterprise counseling, and economic development support for local businesses.
• FinnveraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState-owned financing company offering financing services for entrepreneurs and businesses.
• ELY-keskusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCentre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment providing business support services and subsidies.
• Vehmaan yrittäjät (Local entrepreneurs association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal entrepreneurs association affiliated with Varsinais-Suomen yrittäjät (regional entrepreneurs organization) representing local business interests.
• Varsinais-Suomen liittominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council responsible for regional planning and prepares the regional plan (maakuntakaava) approved by the Ministry of Environment.
• Vakka-Suomen kansalaisopistominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity education provider offering courses and training in cooperation with municipalities in the Vakka-Suomi region.
• Lahdingon kyläyhdistysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal village association maintaining Tummamäki nature trail and organizing community activities.
• Himoisten kyläyhdistys ryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal village association maintaining Himoisten beach sauna and organizing community activities.
• Rautilan-Irjalan kyläyhdistysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal village association maintaining Rautila beach sauna and organizing community activities.
• Vakka-Suomen Viemärihuolto OyminorOthersRegional sewage services company providing emptying services for septic tanks and cesspools in the Vehmaa area.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Uudenkaupungin kaupunki: Uusikaupunki is the neighboring city that provides certain shared services and environmental protection cooperation to Vehmaa, making it both a cooperation partner and a benchmark for municipal service delivery in the region.
• Laitilan kaupunki: Laitila is a slightly larger neighboring municipality (~8,000 residents) that shares the Vakka-Suomi regional cooperation framework with Vehmaa and operates similar waste management and utility services.

Direct peers

• Kustavin kunta: Kustavi is a very small Finnish municipality in Southwest Finland with a comparable population (~900 residents) and similar rural/island service profile. It is the most direct comparability match in terms of scale, geography, and service mandate.
• Maskun kunta: Masku is another small municipality in Southwest Finland with comparable population (~9,500 residents) and a similar service profile, useful for benchmarking digital service adoption and operational efficiency.
• Nousiaisten kunta: Nousiainen is a similar small municipality in the same region with comparable population (~4,800 residents) and rural-to-suburban service mix, providing a relevant operational comparison point.
• Mynämäen kunta: Mynämäki is a comparable small municipality in Southwest Finland (~7,500 residents) with similar rural-to-suburban service mix and shared regional partnerships, offering scale-comparable operational benchmarking.
• Pyhärannan kunta: Pyhäranta is a small neighboring municipality in the same Varsinais-Suomi region with comparable population (~2,000 residents) and similar service portfolio including water, education, and rural services.
• Taivassalon kunta: Taivassalo is a neighboring small municipality in Southwest Finland with a similar population size (~1,700 residents) and rural service structure, making it a near-direct operational peer.

Others

• Kuntaliitto (Association of Finnish Municipalities): National umbrella organization for all Finnish municipalities. Relevant as a thematic peer because it sets common service standards, benchmarking frameworks, and shared digital platforms (e.g., Kuntarekry) used by municipalities including Vehmaa.
• Vehmaan Vesi Oy: Wholly-owned water utility subsidiary of Vehmaan kunta, operating water supply and wastewater management independently. Listed as a peer because it represents the comparable utility-scale unit within Vehmaa's portfolio for benchmarking water tariff and operations metrics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZgDCXu2hE1t3PRhb9BwIYw
• Facebookfacebook.com/vehmaankunta
• Instagraminstagram.com/vehmaan_kunta
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vehmaan-kunta

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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