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Entrepreneurs right to labour market support extended until November

The Nomad Today — Thu, 9 Sep 2021 20:50:20 +0200

An entrepreneur may receive labour market support if, due to the coronavirus pandemic, their full-time employment has ended or the monthly income from the entrepreneurial activities is less than 1,089.67 euros per person

35% of Finnish SMEs see an upward economic trend

The Nomad Today — Wed, 1 Sep 2021 12:22:00 +0200

Experts warn that recovery expectations involve a considerable amount of uncertainty due to the restrictions caused by the pandemic and the rising costs

Companies and entrepreneurs hit by Covid-19 can apply for state aid

The Nomad Today — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 13:37:12 +0200

The support amounts to at least 2,000 euros if the conditions are met

Helsinki cocktail bar bans Prime Minister Marin from entry for 9 years

The Nomad Today — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 22:47:15 +0200

Entrepreneurs accuse the Finnish government of punishing restaurants and promoting a restrictive alcohol policy under the pretext of the coronavirus

“Acquiring an existing business makes it easier to obtain a residence permit”

The Nomad Today — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:09:07 +0200

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YEL insurance, myths vs. facts

The Nomad Today — Sat, 15 May 2021 12:03:53 +0200

With the help of an expert, in this article we are going to shed light on some myths and misconceptions about YEL insurance and the entrepreneur pension system in Finland.

Government to extend unemployment benefit for entrepreneurs

The Nomad Today — Wed, 12 May 2021 22:35:42 +0200

Currently, 22,500 entrepreneurs receive labor market support every month, the government says.

Restrictions on restaurants eased throughout Finland from 13 May

The Nomad Today — Wed, 12 May 2021 17:27:24 +0200

Read in this article the restrictions on bars, pubs and restaurants prevailing for each region of Finland.

Government prepares €231 million package for culture, sport, events industry

The Nomad Today — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 21:49:07 +0200

The financial package takes into account the plurality of the sector and the different forms of work, such as gig workers, self-employed, sole entrepreneurs, freelancers and those operating under company names.

How to get the most out of YEL insurance during the Covid-19 pandemic

The Nomad Today — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 21:40:03 +0200

Entrepreneurs can become ill, be quarantined or see their income reduced due to the pandemic, and in those cases YEL insurance can be useful.

Restaurants across Finland can reopen on Monday 19 April

The Nomad Today — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:51:58 +0200

The establishments must still observe temporary restrictions on opening hours, alcohol sales, number and movement of customers in the premises.

Entrepreneurs can apply more aid for Covid-19 damage from April 27

The Nomad Today — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 12:09:10 +0200

A total of 356 million euros has been reserved for the third round of business cost support and closure compensation.

Finland extends restaurant closures until 18 April

The Nomad Today — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:49:49 +0200

Restaurants may be open in the region of Lapland, with the exception of the municipality of Kittilä.

Government to prevent reopening of restaurants at Easter in 15 areas

The Nomad Today — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 20:34:21 +0100

Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä admitted that this decision is "quite a blow to the restaurant sector, which is already struggling."

New compensation for restaurants forced to close customer facilities

The Nomad Today — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 20:43:58 +0100

This new form of compensation would apply to restaurants and other food and beverage service businesses that are closed from 9 to 28 March 2021.

Social security and YEL insurance in detail for entrepreneurs

The Nomad Today — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 20:52:17 +0100

Learn in this article how YEL income determines the amount of the main social benefits provided by the Finnish Social Security (Kela).

Finland extends Covid-19 direct financial aid to all sole entrepreneurs

The Nomad Today — Thu, 4 Mar 2021 21:01:26 +0100

A minimum support of 2,000 euros will be paid to sole entrepreneurs if they meet the conditions. The amounts will be based on the decrease in the company’s turnover and actual costs.

Government to extend unemployment benefit for entrepreneurs

The Nomad Today — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:24:03 +0100

In the autumn, on average 22,000 persons received the support per month.

Entrepreneur, find out the amount of your pension with YEL calculator

The Nomad Today — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:36:29 +0100

YEL income is the key for entrepreneurs to access social and pension benefits, but how should it be calculated?

Entrepreneurs unemployment benefit to be extended until June

The Nomad Today — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 21:07:54 +0100

Last year, the Finnish Social Security Institution (Kela) paid labour market support to 44,000 entrepreneurs, for a total amount of 165.8 million euros.