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title: "Employer of Record in Finland – Hire without a local entity"
description: "Hire employees in Finland without setting up a local entity. Fronted's Employer of Record manages payroll, contracts, and compliance for you."
canonical: "https://fronted.com/countries/finland"
updated: "2026-10-07"
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# Employer of Record in Finland – Hire without a local entity

_Hire employees in Finland without setting up a local entity. Fronted's Employer of Record manages payroll, contracts, and compliance for you._

Finland is the only bilingual country in the Nordics. Swedish is an official language alongside Finnish, and in certain regions - particularly along the west coast - Swedish-speaking employees have specific language rights in the employment context. This is one of many compliance dimensions that makes Finland distinct from its Nordic neighbours despite surface-level similarities.

## Frequently Asked Questions About Hiring In Finland

### How long does it take to onboard an employee in Finland through Fronted?

Employee onboarding, ID check and other important steps will be done in 3–5 business days once we have the signed offer. Finland doesn't require a work permit for EU/EEA citizens, which keeps things fast.

### What are the actual employer costs on top of gross salary in Finland?

Plan for roughly 20–22% in employer contributions on top of gross. The main components are TyEL pension (employer share typically around 17.4%), health insurance contribution, unemployment insurance, accident insurance and group life insurance. We show you the full landed cost before

### How does termination work in Finland?

Finland requires a valid individual or production-economic ground for termination. Statutory notice from the employer ranges from 14 days (under 1 year of service) to 6 months (over 12 years). Probationary periods are capped at 6 months and allow easier termination. We support the grounds documentation, consultation requirements and final pay (including unused holiday) so you stay compliant.

### Can we offer benefits like lunch vouchers or bike benefit through Fronted?

Yes. We accommodate several of the tax-advantaged benefits Finnish employees expect.

### What happens when we outgrow EOR and want to set up our own local entity in Finland?

When you’re ready to establish your own presence in Finland, we handle the full transition - entity setup, employee transfers, and ongoing payroll and accounting support. And if you’re building across multiple markets, everything stays under one roof: one vendor, one platform, multiple entities. You never have to start from scratch or manage a patchwork of local providers.