Peak
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Employer of Record
Finland

Your complete solution for seamless Finnish market entry

Hire across Finland without setting up a local entity. Peak's people-first approach lets you employ, pay and support talent while we handle income tax, social security and Finland's universally-binding sector agreements.

20%
Corporate tax
Flat rate; an 18% rate is proposed for 2027, subject to parliamentary approval.
25.5%
VAT
Standard rate on most goods and services.
≈20%
Employer social security
Pension, health, unemployment and accident contributions.
2-4 wks
Time to first hire
From decision to your first Finnish hire with Peak.
Why Finland

A tech-forward, highly educated market

Finland offers a highly educated, English-fluent and digitally advanced workforce, with a strong record in tech and design - and you can hire here without a local entity.

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  • Tech and design strength

    A track record in mobile, gaming, cleantech and design.

  • Highly educated workforce

    Consistently top-ranked education and strong English fluency.

  • Advanced economy

    A stable, innovation-driven Nordic economy.

  • Gateway north and east

    A strategic base for the Nordics and Baltic region.

  • Universally-binding agreements

    Sector agreements give clear, consistent employment terms.

  • People-first guidance

    We help you weigh whether Finland fits your values, not just the opportunity.

The essentials

Finland at a glance

CapitalHelsinki
Income taxState + municipal
CurrencyEuro (€)
Employer social security≈20%
Official languagesFinnish & Swedish
Corporate tax20%
Minimum wageNone (set by agreement)
Time to first hire2-4 weeks
Entity vs EOR

Set up an entity, or hire through Peak?

For most teams entering Finland, an EOR is faster, cheaper and lower-risk than establishing a local entity.

Finland entity setupPeak EOR
CostOy needs no minimum share capital, but has ongoing accounting and complianceNo setup costs, transparent monthly pricing
Time to hireElectronic registration is fairly quick, plus tax registrations2-4 weeks, full compliance included
Ideal for10+ employees, permanent commitment, local board needsTesting markets, 1-20 employees, flexibility needed
€0

Your upfront entity cost with Peak. Skip company formation, tax registration and the ongoing compliance overhead - with the freedom to scale up or down without complications.

Peak's honest advice

We'll tell you when setting up your own entity makes more sense. Our goal is your success, not our commission.

Staying compliant

Employment law and payroll, handled

Finland has no statutory minimum wage - pay and many terms come from universally-binding sector agreements. We apply the right agreement and keep every contract, contribution and filing correct.

Key protections we cover

  • Notice periods: 14 days to 6 months by length of service.
  • Paid leave: up to 5 weeks under the Annual Holidays Act.
  • Pay floors: set by universally-binding sector agreements, not statute.
  • Probation: maximum 6 months.

Mistakes we prevent

  • Misclassifying contractors who should be employees.
  • Inadequate probation-period documentation.
  • Missing mandatory registrations and filings.
  • Incorrect holiday-pay and leave calculations.

Finland payroll & tax, at a glance

ComponentDetail
Income taxProgressive state scale plus municipal tax
Employer social security≈20% (2026 rates; pension, health, unemployment, accident)
Employee pension (TyEL)7.3% of gross salary (2026 rate; TyEL and other contributions are set annually)
FilingReport to the Incomes Register within 5 days of each payment
Real Finland experts, on our team

Actual local employment specialists - not outsourced advice. TeamHub gives you compliant templates and instant payslips, with human help whenever you need it.

Expertise & values

Real local know-how, business for good

Deep knowledge of Finnish labour law and the sector-agreement framework, a real in-house team and a business-for-good ethos.

01

Deep local experience

Local specialists who know the market and the rules on the ground.

02

Real legal team

Employment lawyers in-house, not outsourced advice.

03

Compliant payroll

Certified specialists, ready for multi-currency operations.

04

Transparent pricing

No hidden fees, no billable hours, no surprises.

05

Business for good

B1G1 partner, B Corp certified, Planet Mark certified.

06

People-first by design

TeamHub keeps you informed; humans handle the hard bits.

Long-term partnership

Beyond compliance - a partner as you grow

Hiring your first person in Finland is just the start. We support the whole journey.

Employee relations

Disputes, performance issues and cultural integration, handled with care.

Continuous compliance

Stay ahead of law changes, regulatory updates and best practice.

Growth support

Scale your team, enter new markets and get strategic advice.

Crisis management

Redundancy, restructuring and legal complications, expertly navigated.

Ready to expand to Finland?

Finland offers a highly educated, tech-forward workforce, but pay and terms come from universally-binding sector agreements. Applying the right one and getting contracts and payroll correct from the start matters.

Next steps

  • Free consultation: discuss your Finland expansion goals.
  • Custom assessment: receive tailored strategy advice.
  • Rapid setup: start hiring within weeks.
  • Ongoing partnership: scale with confidence.

Why choose Peak

  • People-first approach with business-for-good values.
  • Real local experts, not outsourced call centres.
  • TeamHub platform: simple, intuitive, foolproof.
  • Truly transparent pricing that makes sense.