Freelance in Finland

Freelance in Finland: how freelancers pay taxes, get paid by foreign clients and find work, and which skills are in demand. Hire or offer services on Kits.

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The freelance market in Finland

Finland has a strong tech and gaming industry (Supercell, Rovio) and many freelancers in development, game art, design and engineering. English is widely spoken in tech.

Taxes and legal status

You register a toiminimi with the Finnish Patent and Registration Office and the tax administration and get a business ID (Y-tunnus). YEL pension insurance is mandatory once your work income exceeds a limit. Income tax is progressive, collected as prepayments. VAT applies above a small annual turnover. Light entrepreneurs can invoice through an invoicing service (laskutuspalvelu), which handles taxes and pays you like a salary.

This is general information as of 2026, not tax or legal advice. Rates and thresholds change, so check them with the tax authority or a local accountant before you register.

Getting paid

Clients in the EU usually pay by SEPA transfer in EUR, which is fast and cheap inside the European payment area. PayPal, Wise and Revolut are widely used for smaller amounts and clients outside the EU. MobilePay is common for local payments.

SEPA transfers in EUR
MobilePay
PayPal
Wise

Skills in demand

game development and game art
software development
UX design
engineering
translation between Finnish, Swedish and English

Tips for freelancers in Finland

Try an invoicing service before registering a business.
Game studios hire many freelance artists and developers.
Finnish clients value precise estimates and on-time delivery.

Hiring a freelancer from Finland

Local time in Finland is UTC+2 (UTC+3 in summer), so agree in advance on the hours when you are both available for calls. Describe the task, the deadline and the budget in your first message, ask for examples of similar work, and fix what counts as done before work starts. If the work is for a local audience, a freelancer who knows the language and the market will save you rewrites.

Kits for freelancers in Finland

Kits is an international freelance marketplace that is not tied to one country. Freelancers in Finland can publish services with a portfolio and a clear price, or respond to clients' jobs, and talk to clients in the built-in chat. The first listing on each account is free, and the site works in nine languages, from English and Spanish to Russian, Turkish and Georgian.

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Frequently asked questions

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How are freelancers taxed in Finland?

Freelancers register a sole trader business (toiminimi), take YEL pension insurance above an income limit and pay progressive income tax; light entrepreneurs can use invoicing services. Rules change, so check the current rates with the tax authority or an accountant before you register.

How do freelancers in Finland get paid by foreign clients?

The usual options are SEPA transfers in EUR, MobilePay, PayPal and Wise. Which one suits you depends on the client's country, the fees and how fast you need the money.

Which freelance skills are in demand in Finland?

game development and game art, software development, UX design, engineering and translation between Finnish, Swedish and English.

Can I find a freelancer in Finland on Kits?

Yes. Kits is open to clients and freelancers from any country. Search the catalogue or post a job, compare portfolios and reviews, and agree on the details in the chat.