Kevytyrittäjyydessä

Kevytyrittäjyys is a Finnish term that translates to "light entrepreneurship" or "lite entrepreneurship." It describes a way of working where individuals can invoice for their services and receive payments without establishing a traditional company, such as a sole proprietorship (toiminimi) or limited liability company (osakeyhtiö). This model is facilitated by specialized kevytyrittäjyys service providers.

These service providers act as intermediaries, handling administrative tasks like invoicing, accounting, and tax payments on behalf of the kevytyrittäjä. The kevytyrittäjä performs their work, and the client pays the service provider, who then deducts taxes and fees before paying the remaining amount to the kevytyrittäjä. This allows individuals to engage in freelance work, side hustles, or project-based employment with significantly less bureaucratic overhead compared to starting and running their own registered business.

Key benefits of kevytyrittäjyys include ease of setup, reduced administrative burden, and flexibility. It is often chosen by individuals who are new to entrepreneurship, those who work intermittently, or those who want to test a business idea without the commitment of a formal company. However, it's important to note that kevytyrittäjyys is not a legal company form itself; it is a service model that utilizes existing legal structures through the service provider. The kevytyrittäjä is typically considered an employee of the service provider for tax and insurance purposes.