Finland
Finland – PWD Registration for Posted Workers
Are you sending employees to Finland?
Then you need to be aware of the rules under the Posted Workers Directive (PWD).
As an employer, you are obligated to comply with Finnish legislation and applicable collective agreements regarding:
Work environment and safety
Anti-discrimination
Working hours and holidays
Parental leave
Salary and taxation
In addition, Finland requires you to appoint a local contact person (service representative), who must store all relevant
documents and be able to present them during an authority inspection.
It is important that:
The notification is updated if any changes occur during the posting
All posted employees carry a copy of the notification confirmation
Where do you register under the PWD in Finland?
Submit the posting notification via the official Finnish portal:
🔗 PWD Registration in Finland – Click here
When is PWD registration required in Finland?
First, you need to assess whether a PWD registration is necessary. This depends on several factors, such as:
- Whether the company is registered in Finland or not
- Whether the work lasts for 10 days or more
- Whether the work falls under one of the following categories:
- Subcontracting
- Intra-group mobility
- Temporary agency work
How to prepare?
Before the work begins, extensive documentation must be prepared for the Finnish authorities, including:
- Employment contrac
- Payslips and proof of paid wages
- Time registration records
- A1/E101 certificate (for EU/EEA citizens)
- Etc.
All documentation must be available to Finnish authorities and stored for up to two years after the posting ends.