Dates:
- Wed, 19 Aug 2026, 13:00–14:30
Are you considering Entrepreneurship? Start by participating in Business Helsinki's online Info in English!
When becoming an entrepreneur many questions probably remain open to you.
This info will help you with taking your first steps as an entrepreneur in Finland.
What forms of entrepreneurship have you been considering as options? Do you know what is the difference between operating as a light entrepreneur, starting on your own with "toiminimi" (sole trader) or starting an “osakeyhtiö” (limited company)?
What kind of changes are to be expected when you become an entrepreneur? What kind of permits, insurances you might need? How about taxation and Value Added Tax (VAT)?
Why is it wise to write a business plan first? What else you need to consider in the beginning and in which order to do everything?
During the latter part of this info, a representative from Helsinki City Employment Services tells who can apply for the grant and what the terms for getting it are.
Do not start a full-time business activities before the support application has been received by the employment authority.
About Start-up grant in City of Helsinki at Jobmarket webpage
The introductory part on starting a business lasts for about 45 min + questions & answers. It is followed by Employment Services' part about startup grant. The event lasts for about 90 min in total.
This is an online event using Microsoft Teams as the platform. The event is free of charge for all participants.
The info is not recor...
Cost: Free
Bookings: Booking information is available from the event source.
Categories: young people, entrepreneurship, business plans, students, self-employed persons' pensions, business, remote participation, light entrepreneurship, adults, immigrants, unemployed people
More information: https://api.hel.fi/linkedevents/v1/event/elo:78d942c7-a192-465e-baa4-5253c016ade2/
Source: Event information supplied by City of Helsinki Linked Events.
