Employment overview in Finland
Hiring in Finland requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With EOR World, our local entity becomes the legal employer — so you can hire any candidate in Finland without setting up your own subsidiary.
The local currency is EUR and the standard payroll cycle is monthly. The official working language is Finnish / Swedish / English, and contracts must comply with Finland employment law.
Key employment laws in Finland
- Working hours40 hrs/week
- Probation periodUp to 6 months
- Notice period14 days – 6 months
- Paid annual leave24–30 days
- Public holidays12
- Minimum wageSet by collective agreements
Payroll, taxes, and benefits in Finland
Payroll in Finland runs monthly. Employers are responsible for income tax withholding, social security contributions, and any mandatory benefits.
Estimated employer cost on top of gross salary: ~20% on top of gross. EOR World handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.
Estimated cost of hiring in Finland
Total cost = gross salary + employer contributions (~20% on top of gross) + EOR fee starting at $299/month. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no per-country surprises.
Get an exact quoteWhy use an EOR in Finland?
- Hire in Finland in days — without registering a local entity (which can take months and cost $15,000+).
- Stay 100% compliant with Finland employment, tax, and labour law.
- Pay employees in EUR on time, every cycle.
- Provide compliant local benefits and a great employee experience.
- Avoid permanent establishment risk and misclassification penalties.
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