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...
Pension Insurance Contribution:
Employees, who are 17-52 years old 7,15 %
Employees, who are 53-62 years old 8,65 %
Employees, who are 63-68 years old 7,15 %
Unemployment insurance contribution 1,50 %
Health insurance daily allowance contribution 1,18 % (Included in payroll tax)
Pension Insurance Contribution 17,40 % (average)
Total earnings-related pension insurance contribution rate 25,85 % (average)
Unemployment insurance contribution 0,50 % (up to 2 197 500 euros and 2,05 % beyond)
Employer’s health insurance premium 1,34 %
Accident insurance premium (percentage depends on salaries and the risk of accident at work) 1 % – 7 %
Group life insurance premium 0,06 – 0,07 %
The use of self-employed contractors has increased on construction sites, and many foreign workers now operate through their own companies. At...
Pay transparency is becoming an increasingly important part of recruitment and employment practices across Europe. The Finnish government has...
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...