Employer of Record Services

Compliant and effortless HR operations across the Nordics – hire locally while you assess or set up your own entity.

We help you navigate the complexities of local labor laws, taxes, and employment regulations, so you can focus on growing your business.

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We are the leading work life company in Finland

Are you looking to expand into the Nordics with compliant local employment – while planning or assessing your local entity setup?

With Barona’s Employer of Record (EOR) services, you can hire and operate in Finland and the Nordic region quickly, compliantly, and confidently.

30,000+ people employed annually from 96 nationalities

Operations in 30+ cities across Finland and the Nordics

Over 4,900 recruitment projects in 2024

Reasons to choose Barona as your Employer of record in Finland

Expanding into a new market comes with plenty of questions. How do we stay compliant? What’s the local way of doing things? Who takes care of contracts and payroll? That’s where we come in.

At Barona, we solve your core market entry challenges with:

Local legal and labor expertise

We make sure everything is done by the book, from employment contracts to collective agreements.

No need for a legal entity

Hire quickly and compliantly in Finland and beyond without opening a branch or subsidiary.

Fully tailored support

Whether you need a full-service solution or just payroll and compliance, we adjust to your needs.

Trusted local presence

We’re one of Finland’s largest private employers and part of the community where your people will work.

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We were very positively surprised by Barona’s attitude, ability to think proactively about our needs, and patience as we decided on transition phases and prepared our staff. And of course, all the answers to our millions of questions. I’m very happy to give positive feedback about Barona’s work.

Pavel Savitsky

We were very positively surprised by Barona’s attitude, ability to think proactively about our needs, and patience as we decided on transition phases and prepared our staff.

Pavel Savitsky

Apstec Systems, GC, Head of Corporate Services

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The labor shortage will come again sooner or later, and even worse than before. We have tried to learn how to recruit global labor well in advance, because it will be available in the future as well. With Barona, the recruitment process is much easier for us. No need to take care of job announcements or answer calls in the middle of a busy day.

Tero Vesanen

With Barona, the recruitment process is much easier for us. No need to take care of job announcements or answer calls in the middle of a busy day.

Tero Vesanen

CEO, VVR Wood

What we will deliver in our EOR service

We manage local contracts, onboarding, documentation, and ensure all practices align with current legislation.

We run payroll, handle sick leave, holidays, taxation, and benefits in accordance with national rules and collective agreements.

Barona’s experts ensure full compliance, monitor legislative changes, and liaise with trade unions when needed.

From daily HR support to relocation guidance, we ensure your team feels supported on the ground.

How it works

Our EOR services are always tailored to our customers’ needs.

  1. Contact us and define your expansion goals. We will contact you and offer the services that best suit your needs.
  2. Barona becomes the legal employer for your Nordic-based team.
  3. We manage compliance, payroll, and admin.
  4. You lead your employees and business strategy.

Built for Nordic market entry

Barona is one of the largest private employers in Finland and a recognized market leader in workforce services. We support tech scaleups and industrial companies entering the region with local knowledge, legal expertise, and hands-on operational support.

Whether you need a full-service setup or just parts of the EOR process, we’ll tailor a package that fits.

30,000+

EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY

Barona employs over 30,000 individuals each year – across Finland and the Nordics.

4,935

RECRUITMENT COMISSIONS IN 2024

We executed nearly 5,000 recruitment projects last year, supporting companies of all sizes and sectors.

Let’s make your expansion easy

Ready to enter the Finnish or Nordic market the smart way?

Talk to our EOR experts today.

FAQ about Barona’s Employer of Record service in Finland

Yes. We can act as the legal employer for your chosen candidate. We’ll onboard them and handle payroll and legal requirements.

Yes. We offer recruitment and immigration and relocation support services separately or as part of your tailored EOR package.

An EOR is a service where Barona acts as the legal employer for your local employees, handling contracts, payroll, benefits and employment compliance. EOR does not replace corporate registrations or licenses that may be required for your business activities.

Our service covers employment administration, payroll and taxation, legal compliance, and employee support. Whether you need full EOR support or just selected services, we tailor the package to your needs.

It depends on your activities. EOR lets you employ staff compliantly while you explore the market or set up your own entity. Certain activities – such as for example signing local sales contracts, issuing invoices, importing goods, holding inventory, opening a local bank account, or obtaining sector‑specific permits – may require a registered entity and/or tax registrations.

Yes. Barona covers employment compliance as the legal employer. You remain responsible for business, tax, regulatory and licensing obligations specific to your operations.

Important:

Barona’s EOR service provides employment‑related compliance. It does not on its own create or substitute for a local corporate presence and does not cover corporate taxation, permanent establishment (PE) analysis, VAT/GST registration, sectoral licenses or other regulatory requirements. We recommend consulting your tax and legal advisors; we’re happy to coordinate.