Please note, that the numbers in this post will not be updated yearly. To check the up-to-date YEL limits, please head to our FAQ. YEL is a pension insurance for all entrepreneurs. After 1 May 2017, all self-employers (like UKKO.fi users) who earn more than 7 645,25€ (year 2017) through a billing service per year and whose self-employment activities last…
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The brooding unemployed often wonder, “Why aren’t companies recruiting?” If you’re unemployed you’re very eager to get to work but there doesn’t seem to be any vacant positions. The reason companies aren’t hiring is not just the high-risks of a bad recruit but the recession. What follows is an exploration of five reasons why companies aren’t hiring new workers. The…
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Light entrepreneurship! An old friend to many, a new face for others. What does a light entrepreneur need to get started? The answer is simple: you only need a tax card, a social security number and an email address to begin working as a light entrepreneur. However, continuing to run your business will be easier when you know how to…
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