Employer obligations

A company faces various tax withholding, social security, reporting and other employer obligations when hiring employees, paying compensation and benefits as well as payments to foreign subcontractors. The complex regulatory environment of employer obligations varies from country to country changing constantly, thus, successfully managing the obligations requires expertise and a competent partner. Clarifying and handling the employer obligations with us proactively often reduces both your company's costs and risks. We are also an experienced and competent partner during tax audits and tax adjustment claims and litigations as well as dealing with the subsequent remedial actions. Typical topics of our consultancy services are described below.

  • Assisting foreign companies and groups in all employer obligation related matters when expanding their businesses to Finland
  • Support in the planning of personnel fringe benefits and determining the tax implications
  • Business travel policies and travel expense reimbursements 
  • Taxation and social security advice concerning equity incentive plans for personnel and management
  • Employer’s tax and other obligations in remote work situations 
  • Advice on the payer's withholding and social security obligations in cross-border and other special situations in which the company might need support
  • Salary income (employment relationship) vs. compensation for work (not in employment relationship) 
  • Assisting in tax audits and other dealings with the authorities on behalf of the client
  • Adjustment claims and tax litigations

Why PwC?

  • We serve our clients concerning employer obligations, tax collection, social security, individual taxation and tax reporting. In addition to this we also offer payroll reporting services, reward consultation, HR consulting and labor law consulting for employers. Thus, you can get everything under one roof.
  • At PwC, our services are comprehensive and we assemble our team of experts from different areas of expertise, always according to our client's needs. Our extensive network consists of e.g. experts in taxation, company law, labor law, remuneration, valuation and financial reporting.
  • We are a trustworthy domestic operator with extensive expertise, and our international network allows us to serve you flexibly in Finland and in more than 150 countries.

Contact us!

Contact us

Harri Hirvonen

Harri Hirvonen

People and Organisation, PwC Finland

Tel: +358 (0)50 337 8218

Heikki Liukkonen

Heikki Liukkonen

People and Organisation, PwC Finland

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