Sex shop owner had to take cash to the tax office because of banks’ prejudices
Sari Ruskeeniemi, who has run a brick-and-mortar sex shop, Unisex, for the past two years, has found out the hard…
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Tax Authority reveals what problems prevent admission to a payment programme
A business can get a new payment programme immediately after a previous one if it meets the conditions. In 2024,…
Expert’s 7 tips on starting a business when unemployed
Our expert reminds unemployed people that starting a business does not automatically mean the end of unemployment benefits. As unemployment…
Consumer confidence recovers; businesses more cautious
Consumer confidence swung upwards slightly in July, while industry cautiously recovers. Statistics Finland’s confidence indicator was -6.4 in July, compared…
Registering a new business? Prepare for months of waiting
The Patent and Registration Office (PRH) is suffering from a severe registration backlog. Information received by Suomen Yrittäjät, the Finnish…
SY proposal on YEL income put before Parliament
The changes we proposed would improve YEL policyholders’ equitable treatment. The 2023 entrepreneur pension or YEL reform included a transitional…
Bankruptcy figures give cold sharp shock
A total of 305 bankruptcy petitions were filed in June. The numbers of bankruptcies remain high. Statistics Finland says that…
Few companies using AI: survey
The Employment Survey commissioned by Suomen Yrittäjät, the Finnish SME association, shows that 26% of respondents did not use AI…
Changes to foreigners’ unemployment rules: new reporting obligation for employers
The new unemployment rule has come into effect.
Business restraining order on the way
The Ministry of Justice has published an information package on reducing disruption on business premises. The Orpo Government is continuing…