Financial support for the employer

Helsinki can grant financial support to an employer for the salary costs of an unemployed jobseeker or, for example, a young person. As an entrepreneur, you can receive a startup grant for personal subsistence when you start a business.

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Pay subsidy for employers
You can take advantage of the pay subsidy and reimburse part of the salary costs of an unemployed jobseeker.
Helsinki benefit for employers
Helsinki may grant financial support to private and third-sector employers who hire an unemployed Helsinki resident.
Start-up grant for new entrepreneurs
A new entrepreneur can apply for a start-up grant from Helsinki's employment services. This support secures the entrepreneur's personal livelihood.
Youth summer voucher
The summer job voucher encourages companies to offer work to young people, strengthens young people's working life skills and offers a positive image of working life.
Support for arranging working conditions
We can grant support for arranging working conditions when your employee's disability or illness requires the purchase of work equipment or changes at the workplace.
Support for employers hiring 55-year-old jobseekers
We can grant employment subsidy when you hire an unemployed jobseeker aged 55 or over.

External links

Checklist for employers (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
What does the employer have to take care of in the case of an employee
Financial support for employers (Suomi.fi)
What financial support can an employer receive?
From funding to business development (Business Finland)
Looking for other financial services?