Expanding to Finland
Your gateway to business success in the Nordics.
Looking to enter the Finnish market—but not sure where to start? We help global companies expand to Finland, offering everything from legal employment to logistics. Whether you need a full-service solution or just local expertise to get going, we’re here to help.
How we help you expand
We support you at every phase of your journey – from early planning to compliant local operations – while clearly defining roles and responsibilities at each stage.
Before anything else, you need clarity: is the Finnish market right for your business, and what will it take to succeed here? We help you assess the opportunity, understand local requirements, and gain a realistic view of the talent landscape, cost structure, and timelines. This provides a solid foundation for informed decision‑making and a smoother market entry.
- Feasibility support and local market insights
- Site selection planning and initial key hires
- Guidance on permits, registrations, and local regulatory requirements
Once the plan is in place, we support you in putting it into action. From hiring your first employees to establishing compliant employment practices, our teams coordinate the required workforce‑related arrangements on the ground. Whether you’re building a team, opening a location, or preparing your supply chain, we help you move forward in a structured and reliable way.
- Staffing, recruitment, and payroll solutions
- Health & safety coordination, subcontracting support, and logistics services
- Employer of Record (EOR) option to support compliant hiring while you assess or prepare your local entity setup
As your activities grow, we continue to support your workforce and operational needs. From HR and employment administration to logistics and outsourcing solutions, we provide scalable services that complement your organization as it develops – while you retain responsibility for your business operations and strategic decisions.
- HR administration and employment services
- Warehousing, logistics, and outsourcing solutions
- HSEQ support, Relocation services, and ongoing workforce solutions
Our EOR service in Finland – a fast and compliant way to get started
Planning to hire in Finland or enter the market before or alongside establishing your own local entity?
With our Employer of Record (EOR) services, we act as the legal employer for your Finland‑based employees and handle:
- Employment contracts and HR admin
- Payroll, statutory taxes, insurance, and benefit
- Finnish labor law and employment compliance
- Employee support and relocation services
- Coordination with authorities related to employment matters
You stay in full control of your business and day‑to‑day operations — we take care of employment‑related responsibilities.
All services under one roof
Expanding to Finland isn’t just about hiring—it’s about getting everything right. At Barona, we offer an unmatched range of services that let you operate efficiently and grow confidently.
If you need to build your local team, we offer both staffing and recruitment tailored to your timeline and industry. For international hires, we handle relocation end-to-end—from paperwork and permits to housing and settling in.
When visibility and employer reputation matter, our in-house branding team runs targeted campaigns across digital and offline channels. Our warehousing and logistics operation, including our modern Avialogis facility near Helsinki Airport, supports online stores and supply chains with automation, integrations, and value-added services.
Need to go further? We also offer outsourcing solutions for HR, finance, customer service and beyond—designed for continuous improvement, scalability, and cost predictability.
We bring all this together as one partner with one mission: making your Finnish operations smooth, compliant, and scalable.
Why choose Barona?
We’re not just a service provider. We’re your local partner for growth – bringing scale, insight, and hands‑on expertise to support your operations in Finland and across the Nordics.
Barona is Finland’s leading private employer, placing over 30,000 people each year and operating in more than 30 cities across the Nordics. In 2024 alone, we hired talent from 96 different nationalities and delivered nearly 5,000 recruitment projects across a wide range of industries – from retail and contact centers to data centers and construction sites.
What sets us apart isn’t just our scale – it’s the way we work. We adapt to your strategy, move fast, and operate transparently. Whether you’re hiring your first employees in Finland or scaling an established operation, you’ll get the same level of care, clarity, and local expertise to support compliant and sustainable growth.
30,000+ employees annually
Barona employs over 30,000 individuals each year – across Finland and the Nordics.
4,935 recruitment commissions in 2024
We executed nearly 5,000 recruitment projects last year, supporting companies of all sizes and sectors.
Start your expansion today.
We’re ready to help you grow. Let’s talk about what you need and how we can make it happen—together.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Expanding to Finland
It depends on your planned activities in Finland. With our Employer of Record (EOR) service, we can employ people on your behalf for employment purposes while you assess or prepare your local setup. Certain commercial, tax, or regulated activities may still require a registered Finnish entity or additional registrations.
You can do either—or both. We can onboard your chosen hires under the EOR model, or support you with recruitment as a separate or combined service, depending on your needs.
Timelines vary depending on the scope of services, employment requirements, and any necessary permits or registrations. In many cases, employment under an EOR arrangement can be set up within a few weeks once prerequisites are in place.
Our EOR service covers employment administration, payroll and statutory taxes, employer compliance under Finnish labor law, and employee support. You can choose a full EOR solution or selected employment‑related services, tailored to your needs.
Important:
Barona’s Employer of Record service covers employment‑related obligations. Requirements related to company registration, taxation, permanent establishment, or regulated business activities are assessed separately.