Expanding your business to Finland – Your local growth partner
Expand to Finland with ease
Finland offers a dynamic business environment with a skilled workforce, stable economy, and strategic access to the EU market. However, entering a new market can be complex without the right local expertise. StaffPoint is here to help.
Market Entry Made Simple – We provide seamless expansion support, ensuring your business is fully compliant and operational in Finland.
HR & Payroll Solutions – From employment contracts to payroll management, we take care of everything.
Recruitment & Staffing – Find the right professionals to drive your success in Finland.
How we support your expansion
Employer of Record (EOR) – The Fastest Way to Hire in Finland
Hiring employees in Finland without setting up a legal entity? Our Employer of Record (EOR) services allow you to onboard talent quickly and remain compliant with local labor laws.
✔ No need for a local subsidiary
✔ Fully managed payroll & tax compliance
✔ Local expertise, global reach
Get a Free Payroll Consultation
Payroll & HR outsourcing – Simplify your operations
Managing HR and payroll in a new country can be challenging. We provide comprehensive payroll and HR solutions, ensuring smooth employee management and compliance with Finnish labor laws.
✔ Payroll processing & tax reporting
✔ Employee contracts & benefits administration
✔ Compliance with local employment regulations
Get a Free Payroll Consultation. Let us handle the paperwork while you focus on growth.
Recruitment & staffing – Find the best talent
Looking for skilled professionals in Finland? Our recruitment and staffing services help you find, hire, and retain top talent for your business needs.
✔ Industry-specific hiring solutions
✔ Temporary & permanent staffing
✔ Talent acquisition for various roles
Build your Finnish team effortlessly.
Frequently asked questions:
Can we hire without a Finnish entity?
Yes. Through StaffPoint as the legal employer, you can hire in Finland without setting up a company. We handle all employer obligations and ensure compliance with Finnish laws and collective agreements.
How fast can we start?
If you already have the employee, we can begin within a few days thanks to our existing infrastructure. If recruitment is required, it typically takes a few weeks to run the search and select the right candidates.
Do you recruit too?
Yes. We recruit across industries and provide salary benchmarks and time-to-hire estimates for clarity before you start.
Are collective agreements really binding?
Yes. In most industries, CBAs are legally binding even if you’re not a member of the employers’ association. We ensure the correct agreement is applied.
How important is the employee experience?
Employee experience isn’t “nice to have” in Finland – it is “a must have”; it drives retention, compliance, and audit outcomes.
- Employees are employed by a reputable Finnish employer StaffPoint— 91% of our people recommend us as an employer.
- Our local reputation helps attract talent who want the assurance of a trusted Finnish employer.
- Essentials guaranteed: accurate, on-time pay; occupational healthcare; and all statutory insurance in place from day one.
- Clear, CBA-compliant contracts, transparent working time and leave practices.
- Human support for both employees and our customer to contact: Account Manager, HR Specialists, Occupational Health Coordinators and more.
Result: a stable, well-supported workforce that meets Finnish standards — and stands up to customer and end-customer HR compliance expectations.
How is StaffPoint different from global/international tech platforms offering EOR?
We combine human support, trustworthy pay, and local compliance so your people feel looked after and your business stays safe.
What’s included in your EOR service?
Everything on the employer side in Finland—from contracts and payroll to compliance and HR support. The details vary by role and industry, so let’s tailor the scope to your needs.
Start your journey to Finland with confidence
Why choose StaffPoint?
StaffPoint is one of Finland’s largest HR service companies, with 50+ years of experience and a Top 3 market position. We employ 12,000+ people annually and support many of Finland’s leading employers — your entry will be supported by the same trusted expertise they rely on every day. 94.6% of our customers would recommend us as their HR partner, and 91% of our employees recommend us as an employer.
Our focus is quality, compliance coverage, risk reduction, and a lower management workload. Over time, that means lower overall cost — and the assurance that your workforce is managed to Finnish standards. We are the trusted partner for international companies employing staff in Finland.
Talk to Our Experts Today – Start your journey to Finland with confidence.
Most typical situations when customers contact us for Employer of Record services in Finland:
- Fast multi-location ramp-up
Customer has a need to enter quickly with multiple sites (e.g., retail, hospitality, logistics, services) into Finland. Shift operations need rapid scaling, reliable staffing capacity, and expert local HR support with wide geographical coverage.
- Project-based presence
Data center, industrial installation, IT/Technology or R&D project requiring a compliant workforce in Finland.
- First local employee
Winning the first customer in Finland and need a Field Service Engineer, Technician, or Account Manager on the ground.
- Market entry via sales
Testing the market with the first Sales Representative or Country Manager before establishing a legal entity.
- Retaining key talent
A valued employee relocating to Finland; customer wants continuity without setting up a company.
- Corporate change (M&A, restructuring)
Employees in Finland needed a legal employer during transition.
- Local FTE restrictions
Business can’t add headcount, but there is still a need of a compliant employee in Finland.