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Article 28.4.2022

Finnish pension system in a nutshell

Finland has one of the best pension systems in the world - and that’s a fact. But if you’re starting a business in Finland, you might be wondering why it’s mandatory for entrepreneurs to take out pension insurance. Or for employers to get pension insurance for their employees? We are here to help you!

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  1. Article 23.11.2022
    Most frequently asked questions on the YEL reform
    What questions are self-employed persons asking about the Self-Employed Persons’ Pensions Act (YEL) reform currently being deliberated in Parliament? We assembled all of the questions most frequently asked by self-employed persons. We will answer them under the assumption that the government’s legislative proposal will remain unchanged in Parliament. The expert for the article is Ilmarinen’s Director, Insurance Services, Minna Hakkarainen.
  2. Article 22.11.2022
    YEL in 2023 – Six things for entrepreneurs to remember
    Year 2023 is fast approaching. Below you’ll find six things every entrepreneur needs to know about their YEL insurance at the turn of the year.
  3. News 10.11.2022
    Earnings-related pension insurance contributions for 2023 confirmed
    The Ministry for Social Affairs and Health has confirmed the earnings-related pension insurance contributions for 2023. The average contribution for employer’s pension insurance (TyEL) is 24.84 per cent of the payroll in 2023.
  4. News 21.10.2022
    Employer, self-employed person, pensioner – 2023 earnings-related pension index and wage coefficient confirmed
    The Ministry for Social Affairs and Health has confirmed the indices for earnings-related pension insurance for 2023. Next year, the earnings-related pension index is 2,874, which means an exceptionally large, approximately 6.8 per cent increase on pensions at the start of the year. The confirmed wage coefficient is 1.558. Compared to 2022, the wage coefficient will rise some 3.8 per cent.
  5. Article 26.9.2022
    Five ways YEL insurance affects social security
    Are you self-employed? Do you want to understand your social security better? You've probably heard that YEL income is the foundation of your basic security – but what does that mean? Below you will find five situations in which YEL insurance offers your security.
  6. News 12.9.2022
    Pricing of the expense loading in earnings-related pension contributions will change next year – as our customer you benefit from our efficiency
    In the future, you will be able to compare pension companies in terms of their expense loading. Our excellent efficiency benefits our TyEL customers as lower insurance contributions.
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