Hiring Foreign Sole Traders in Finland – Key Obligations
The use of self-employed contractors has increased on construction sites, and many foreign workers now operate through their own companies. At the...
Pay transparency in Finland – what international employers need to know
Pay transparency is becoming an increasingly important part of recruitment and employment practices across Europe. The Finnish government has...
Econia at Botnia Industrial Day 2026 in Vaasa
Econia will be attending Botnia Industrial Day 2026 at Vaasa City Hall on 8 September 2026. You can find us at stand A5. Come and talk to us about...
Employer of Record vs Company Setup in Finland: Which Is Better?
Expanding into Finland offers access to a highly educated workforce, political stability, advanced infrastructure, and full access to the EU market....
Support with A1 certificate applications for posting employees from Finland to abroad
International labour mobility has increased significantly as companies operate across borders and employees perform work in multiple countries. If...
Econia’s ISO 9001 Audit Found No Nonconformities
At the end of 2025, the ISO 9001:2015 audit confirmed the high quality of Econia’s operations: no nonconformities were found in the audit. The annual...
VAT rate reduced from 14% to 13.5%
The 14% VAT rate will be reduced to 13.5%. The change is intended to take effect as early as January 1, 2026. The change will apply broadly to...
Planning to expand your business to Finland? Need help with permits, registrations or workforce?
Are you a construction or industrial company and planning to start a project or expand your business to Finland? You’re not alone. Every year, dozens...
Special permit required in certain company setup situations
When establishing a limited company or a subsidiary of a foreign enterprise in Finland, you may need a licence from the Finnish Patent and...