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Employer of Record in Finland — hire without a GmbH

Employ people in Finland under a Finland employment contract without setting up a local company. Your Warsaw-based Bizky team handles contracts, payroll, social insurance and taxes through our vetted Finland partner entity.

From €[Y] per employee / month · onboarding in [X–Y] business days

Managed from WarsawOne named contact for Finland and Poland
Finland employment contractCompliant with Finland labour law
Vetted partner entitySelected and audited by Bizky
One invoiceAll countries on one monthly invoice
Finland employment law

Employing in Finland: key rules

What every foreign employer should know. Reviewed by [partner / legal team] · [date]

  • Employer social contributions

    ≈ 21%

    Pension 9.3%, health 7.3% plus half the additional rate, long-term care 1.8%, unemployment 1.3% — plus accident insurance and levies.

  • Minimum wage 2026

    €13.90 / hour

    Statutory gross minimum from 1 January 2026.

  • Income tax

    14–45%

    Progressive rates withheld monthly by the employer; solidarity surcharge for high earners and church tax where applicable.

  • Probation period

    Up to 6 months

    Two weeks’ notice on either side during probation.

  • Notice periods

    4 weeks – 7 months

    Basic notice of 4 weeks to the 15th or end of a month; the employer’s notice rises with seniority up to 7 months.

  • Annual leave

    Min. 20 days

    Statutory minimum on a 5-day week; 25–30 days is common in practice.

  • Sick pay

    100% for 6 weeks

    Paid by the employer for up to 6 weeks per illness, then sickness benefit from health insurance.

  • Public holidays

    9–13 days

    9 national holidays plus more depending on the federal state.

  • Parental leave

    Up to 3 years

    Maternity protection 6 weeks before and 8 weeks after birth; parental leave (Elternzeit) up to 3 years per child.

  • Working time

    8 h / day

    Up to 10 hours a day if the average stays at 8 hours over 6 months; 48-hour weekly limit.

  • Dismissal protection

    After 6 months

    In companies with more than 10 employees, dismissals need a social justification. No general statutory severance.

  • Before day one

    Written terms

    Key terms of employment in writing and registration with social insurance before the employee starts.

Compare your options

EOR vs freelancer vs your own GmbH in Finland

AreaFreelancerOwn GmbHBizky EOR
Time to startDays1–3 months to register a GmbH[X–Y] business days
Misclassification riskHigh — bogus self-employment (Scheinselbstständigkeit)NoneNone — proper employment contract
Minimum capitalNone€25,000 share capitalNone
Paid leave & sick payNot by lawYou administer itHandled for you
Payroll & social insuranceContractor’s problemLocal payroll provider neededIncluded
Who is liableYou, if reclassifiedYouBizky’s partner entity
Process

How hiring in Finland works with Bizky

  1. 1Tell us who you want to hireRole, salary and start date. We send the full employer cost for Finland.
  2. 2We prepare the Finland contractCompliant with Finland law and signed with our partner entity as the employer.
  3. 3Registration and onboardingSocial insurance registration, tax setup and benefits before day one.
  4. 4Monthly payroll, one invoiceSalary, contributions and taxes paid on time; you get one invoice from Bizky.

EOR in Finland

€[Y]per employee / month

Plus the employer cost: gross salary + about 21% employer social contributions + accident insurance and levies. Deposit: [X].

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FAQ

Employer of Record in Finland — FAQ

Can I hire in Finland without a GmbH?

Yes. With Employer of Record the employee is employed by our Finland partner entity under a Finland contract, and you manage their daily work. No GmbH or €25,000 share capital is needed.

How much does an employee in Finland cost?

Gross salary plus about 21% employer social contributions, accident insurance and levies, plus Bizky’s fee from €[Y] per month.

Is it safe to work with a Finland freelancer instead?

Only if they are genuinely self-employed. If they work under your instructions and fixed hours, Finland authorities can treat it as bogus self-employment, with back payments of social contributions.

Who is the legal employer?

Our vetted Finland partner entity. Bizky manages the relationship, contracts and payroll, and is your single point of contact.

How long does onboarding take in Finland?

Typically [X–Y] business days from receiving the employee’s details.

Can I also hire in Poland through Bizky?

Yes — Poland is our home market, with our own entity, lawyers and payroll team. Both countries can be on one contract and one invoice.

Hiring in other countries too?

All countries →

Hire your first employee in Finland.

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