Foreigners working in Finland

Employment and economic development office provide information for employers hiring foreigners and foreigners coming to work in Finland or already living in Finland. However, normally an international student has his working permit already when entering the country.

Employment and economic development office will explain the rules of working life, permits needed to work in Finland and the Finnish working culture. They include information on such as concluding an employment contract, minimum wages, taxation and social security.

Web-pages of Employment and economic development office contain general information on matters that are within the competence of various authorities and organisations. For more detailed information, please see the homepages of each responsible authority and party.