Kevytyökäytössä

Kevytyökäytössä refers to a specific employment status in Finland that allows individuals to perform light work without being formally registered as self-employed or employed in a traditional sense. This model is designed for those who engage in occasional or small-scale income-generating activities that do not constitute a full-time business. It simplifies the administrative and tax obligations associated with such work.

Under kevytyökäytössä, a service provider handles the invoicing and tax payments on behalf of the individual. The individual performs the work, and the service provider issues invoices to the client. The service provider then deducts necessary taxes and social security contributions from the income received and pays the remaining amount to the individual. This structure is particularly beneficial for freelancers, gig workers, or individuals pursuing side hustles who wish to avoid the complexities of setting up their own company or navigating employee benefits and responsibilities.

The primary advantage of kevytyökäytössä is its simplicity. It removes the need for the individual to register a business, manage accounting, or handle tax declarations themselves. The service provider takes care of these administrative burdens, allowing the individual to focus on their work. This system is often used for tasks such as freelance consulting, small creative projects, or occasional handyman services. It offers a legal and straightforward way to earn income from sporadic work while remaining compliant with Finnish regulations.