Banking in Finland 🇫🇮
How to open a bank account, and why “strong authentication” is essential.
Community tip: open your bank account as soon as possible.
Doing it early will save you time, reduce stress, and make settling into life in Finland much easier.
Have you opened your account yet? Which bank was the most helpful for you?
How to open a bank account, and why “strong authentication” is essential.
Community tip: open your bank account as soon as possible.
Doing it early will save you time, reduce stress, and make settling into life in Finland much easier.
Have you opened your account yet? Which bank was the most helpful for you?
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How not to lose your Finnish residence permit when you spend part of the year abroad
Sometimes you just need a change of scenery, for example, spending a couple of months by the ocean in Portugal, without giving up your job or ties to Finland. The good news: with an EOR (Employer of Record) model, that’s absolutely possible.
We have EOR-members who spend part of the year in the south and then return to Finland. The key is to understand how your Finnish residence status works while you’re away.
🔘 If you have a Permanent Residence Permit (P-RP)
You can live and work in another EU country for up to 6 years without losing your Finnish permanent residence.
If you move outside the EU, the period shortens to 2 years.
👉 Keep in mind: if you live outside Finland for more than six months, your tax residency may shift to another country, and you might need to start paying taxes there. It’s a good idea to check local tax rules in advance and see whether there’s a double taxation treaty in place.
🔘 If you have a Temporary Residence Permit (RP)
This one’s trickier. To keep your Finnish RP valid, you need to maintain strong ties to Finland, for example:
• remaining a Finnish tax resident,
• continuing to pay taxes here,
• keeping a registered address or family in Finland.
If you spend more than six consecutive months outside Finland, there’s a real risk that your RP might not be renewed later.
Also, if you plan to stay in another country (even within the Schengen area) longer than the standard visa-free period, make sure to apply for the right local permit, visa, or registration. Each country has its own rules.
Soon, Finland will enter its darkest and most melancholic time of the year. Finns often joke that “marraskuu” (November) isn’t just a month, it’s a state of mind 😅
So yes, we totally get the temptation to work with a Mediterranean view!
Just make sure to check the local rules and tax arrangements in advance, and then enjoy your time away with peace of mind 🌍
Sometimes you just need a change of scenery, for example, spending a couple of months by the ocean in Portugal, without giving up your job or ties to Finland. The good news: with an EOR (Employer of Record) model, that’s absolutely possible.
We have EOR-members who spend part of the year in the south and then return to Finland. The key is to understand how your Finnish residence status works while you’re away.
You can live and work in another EU country for up to 6 years without losing your Finnish permanent residence.
If you move outside the EU, the period shortens to 2 years.
👉 Keep in mind: if you live outside Finland for more than six months, your tax residency may shift to another country, and you might need to start paying taxes there. It’s a good idea to check local tax rules in advance and see whether there’s a double taxation treaty in place.
This one’s trickier. To keep your Finnish RP valid, you need to maintain strong ties to Finland, for example:
• remaining a Finnish tax resident,
• continuing to pay taxes here,
• keeping a registered address or family in Finland.
If you spend more than six consecutive months outside Finland, there’s a real risk that your RP might not be renewed later.
Also, if you plan to stay in another country (even within the Schengen area) longer than the standard visa-free period, make sure to apply for the right local permit, visa, or registration. Each country has its own rules.
Soon, Finland will enter its darkest and most melancholic time of the year. Finns often joke that “marraskuu” (November) isn’t just a month, it’s a state of mind 😅
So yes, we totally get the temptation to work with a Mediterranean view!
Just make sure to check the local rules and tax arrangements in advance, and then enjoy your time away with peace of mind 🌍
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We feel like every time someone moves in Finland, it turns into a full-blown project 😅 It's all about contracts, address updates, boxes everywhere…
So we decided to make it easier!
We made a Moving checklist for Finland, put together all the little things you need to remember (and a few you probably didn’t know you had to do).
It’s simple, practical and based on real experiences from people who’ve survived multiple Finnish moves💪
If you’re planning a move or just want to be ready for the next one, check it out🇫🇮
So we decided to make it easier!
We made a Moving checklist for Finland, put together all the little things you need to remember (and a few you probably didn’t know you had to do).
It’s simple, practical and based on real experiences from people who’ve survived multiple Finnish moves
If you’re planning a move or just want to be ready for the next one, check it out
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Have you checked out our YouTube channel yet?
We’ve been adding even more useful recordings lately, there’re career talks, webinars and real stories from people who live and work in Finland. If you’re planning your move or already here, this channel will help you understand how things really work 🇫🇮
Here’s what you can already watch:
🍓 Immigration and working life law changes in Finland — what’s new and what it means for international professionals.
🍓 How to find a remote job? — a step-by-step session with Dina Russakova on landing global roles from Finland.
🍓 Networking in practice — Daria Galina shares how to build genuine professional connections (yes, even in a Finnish way).
🍓 How Finnish trade unions work — Owain Hopeaketo from TEK explains how unions support IT professionals and expats.
🍓 How to make your LinkedIn profile work for you — Viivi Marttinen from Herizon shows what actually gets recruiters’ attention.
🍓 Short pitching at the event — tips from Lidiia Salo & Reena Jha on introducing yourself in 2 minutes.
🍓 How to follow up after networking — Ludmila Tomperi breaks down what to write after meeting someone at an event.
👉 Subscribe here so you don’t miss the next uploads.
Whether you’re just starting your Finnish journey or already calling Finland home, this channel is your go-to space for honest, practical insights about work and life here.
Hit that subscribe button 💙
We’ve been adding even more useful recordings lately, there’re career talks, webinars and real stories from people who live and work in Finland. If you’re planning your move or already here, this channel will help you understand how things really work 🇫🇮
Here’s what you can already watch:
🍓 Immigration and working life law changes in Finland — what’s new and what it means for international professionals.
🍓 How to find a remote job? — a step-by-step session with Dina Russakova on landing global roles from Finland.
🍓 Networking in practice — Daria Galina shares how to build genuine professional connections (yes, even in a Finnish way).
🍓 How Finnish trade unions work — Owain Hopeaketo from TEK explains how unions support IT professionals and expats.
🍓 How to make your LinkedIn profile work for you — Viivi Marttinen from Herizon shows what actually gets recruiters’ attention.
🍓 Short pitching at the event — tips from Lidiia Salo & Reena Jha on introducing yourself in 2 minutes.
🍓 How to follow up after networking — Ludmila Tomperi breaks down what to write after meeting someone at an event.
👉 Subscribe here so you don’t miss the next uploads.
Whether you’re just starting your Finnish journey or already calling Finland home, this channel is your go-to space for honest, practical insights about work and life here.
Hit that subscribe button 💙
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Webinar: Working remotely from Finland 🇫🇮
Finland is renowned for its safety, exceptional work–life balance, and strong social benefits. Now imagine living here, while working remotely for top international companies around the globe.
📅 Wednesday, 3 December
🕑 14:00-15:30 (GMT+2)
📍 Online | Live Q&A
🤍 Register
You’ll learn:
🔘 How to find remote roles that match your skills
🔘 How to work legally from Finland for foreign employers (EOR and alternatives)
🔘 Salary expectations and smart negotiation tips
🔘 Residence permit extension essentials
🔘 Real-life tactics to land better remote offers
Speakers:
Yulia Zhukova, Nerdsbay founder & remote-work expert, living in Finland since 2019.
Ilja Sokoloff, relocation & remote-work specialist with 13+ years of experience in Finland.
Take the first step toward your remote career in Finland.
👉 Register now
Finland is renowned for its safety, exceptional work–life balance, and strong social benefits. Now imagine living here, while working remotely for top international companies around the globe.
📅 Wednesday, 3 December
🕑 14:00-15:30 (GMT+2)
📍 Online | Live Q&A
You’ll learn:
🔘 How to find remote roles that match your skills
🔘 How to work legally from Finland for foreign employers (EOR and alternatives)
🔘 Salary expectations and smart negotiation tips
🔘 Residence permit extension essentials
🔘 Real-life tactics to land better remote offers
Speakers:
Yulia Zhukova, Nerdsbay founder & remote-work expert, living in Finland since 2019.
Ilja Sokoloff, relocation & remote-work specialist with 13+ years of experience in Finland.
Take the first step toward your remote career in Finland.
👉 Register now
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How to build a remote-ready CV & LinkedIn
📣 Update: our webinar has been rescheduled, the new date is 26 November at 16:00 (Helsinki time).
If you already registered, you don’t need to register again.
We’re joined by Ludmila Tomperi, a recruiter with 10+ years of experience in fast-growing Finnish companies and the founder of TA Café.
You’ll learn:
🔹 What makes a “remote-ready” CV different from a local one
🔹 Common recruiter biases (language, time zones), and how to overcome them
🔹 How to prove you can work remotely, not just say it
🔹 How juniors can start finding global opportunities
🔹 Who to contact and how to reach out effectively
🔹 A CV template that works across markets
🔹 How to tailor your CV for each role
📍 New date: 26 November, 16:00 (Helsinki time)
Participation is free, registration required.
Join us and bring your questions!
📣 Update: our webinar has been rescheduled, the new date is 26 November at 16:00 (Helsinki time).
If you already registered, you don’t need to register again.
We’re joined by Ludmila Tomperi, a recruiter with 10+ years of experience in fast-growing Finnish companies and the founder of TA Café.
You’ll learn:
🔹 What makes a “remote-ready” CV different from a local one
🔹 Common recruiter biases (language, time zones), and how to overcome them
🔹 How to prove you can work remotely, not just say it
🔹 How juniors can start finding global opportunities
🔹 Who to contact and how to reach out effectively
🔹 A CV template that works across markets
🔹 How to tailor your CV for each role
📍 New date: 26 November, 16:00 (Helsinki time)
Participation is free, registration required.
Join us and bring your questions!
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Recap: “Salary negotiations” with Alyona Gurshchenkova
On November 12 we had a live webinar on one of the most sensitive, but important topics in our careers: how to talk about salary confidently and fairly. Thank you to everyone who joined, asked questions and shared experiences in the chat!
👉 Watch the full recording here.
We wish you courage, clarity, and good luck with your future salary negotiations in the new year and beyond!
On November 12 we had a live webinar on one of the most sensitive, but important topics in our careers: how to talk about salary confidently and fairly. Thank you to everyone who joined, asked questions and shared experiences in the chat!
👉 Watch the full recording here.
We wish you courage, clarity, and good luck with your future salary negotiations in the new year and beyond!
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🇫🇮 Tax cards for 2026 are available!
Reminder for everyone in Finland: don’t forget to check and update your tax card for 2026 in OmaVero.
The new tax card comes into force from January 1, 2026, so it’s a good idea to make sure everything is correct in advance.
Why this matters:
🔷 your income ceiling should match your expected income for 2026
🔷 holiday pay and other income should be included
🔷 tax percentages are based on previous data and may need updating
We’ve prepared a clear and practical overview with all the key points, including:
- what exactly to check
- when and how you can make changes
- what to know about paper tax cards
👉 Read the full article here
A quick check now can make the new year start smoother 😊
Reminder for everyone in Finland: don’t forget to check and update your tax card for 2026 in OmaVero.
The new tax card comes into force from January 1, 2026, so it’s a good idea to make sure everything is correct in advance.
Why this matters:
🔷 your income ceiling should match your expected income for 2026
🔷 holiday pay and other income should be included
🔷 tax percentages are based on previous data and may need updating
We’ve prepared a clear and practical overview with all the key points, including:
- what exactly to check
- when and how you can make changes
- what to know about paper tax cards
👉 Read the full article here
A quick check now can make the new year start smoother 😊
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