• Download the app for Android from Google Play Store. The app is available for iOS from Apple Store in few days.
• Open TaskHire on your phone.

2. Start Creating Your Account:

• Select Create account.

3. Choose a Sign-in Method:

• You can register using:
  a) Email and password
  b) Google account
  c) Apple account
• Note: Always use the same login method for future access. 

4. Complete Your Profile Information:

• Fill in the required details: name, phone number and a profile picture. 
• If you have a company, add also your business ID.
• Ensure your profile picture is recognisable. Otherwise, your profile may be removed by the admin team. A profile picture is required to ensure trust and credibility. 

• Accept the app's requested permissions (e.g., location and notifications) so you may receive notifications about incoming messages or accepted offers for example.
• Note: By registering, you agree to TaskHire's terms of use. 
• With the same profile, you can both post Tasks and make offers on the Tasks someone else has posted. 

1. Go to the Home page by tapping the house icon in the bottom left corner.

2. Start creating a new post by tapping the "+" icon in the top right corner of the screen.

3. Fill in the Task details:

• Upload a cover photo of the Task: 
• For example, if it's lawn mowing, take a picture of the yard.
• Add Task title describing the Task with few (1-3) words.
• Write a task description: 
• Describe the Task as accurately as possible.
• Mention if the necessary tools are already available.
• Add any other relevant details like if you're looking someone to help you or an independent Tasker.
• Example: "Lawn mowing, yard area approximately 100 m². A lawnmower is available at the location. Would also like the lawn edges trimmed, but a trimmer is not available."

4. Add location (town) from a drop down menu.

5. Add the start date:

• You can choose either a flexible start date or a fixed date for the Task.
• A flexible start date means the Task can be completed at any mutually agreed time after the date you choose.
• A fixed date means you want the Tasker to complete the Task on that specific day.
• Select your preferred date from the calendar that appears.

6. Publish the Post:

• Tap Create to publish the Task in the app. 
• Note! Once you press the Create button, you won't be able to go back. If you need to delete your post later, please contact us here. 

7. Once your post of a Task is successfully published, you'll receive a notification on your screen.

• You can close the notification, and you'll automatically be redirected back to the Home page. 

1. Go to the Home page by tapping the house icon in the bottom left corner.
2. Swipe right if you're interested in a Task, or left to skip to the next one!
3. To view the profile of the person that has created a Task, just tap their name in the listing.

1. Swipe right on the Task you want to bid on. This will open the Make an offer view.

2.   Fill in the following details:

• Pricing:

• You can price your offer either by hourly rate or as a fixed-price project by selecting Total. You'll find our pricing tips later on this page.

• If you're using an hourly rate, enter your hourly price in the "Price" field. The app will also ask you to estimate the number of hours required to do the Task. Please provide a number of whole hours.

• If you're offering a total price, enter the total cost of the Task in the "Price" field.

• Value Added Tax (VAT): 
  Choose the correct VAT rate. If you're unsure which rate to choose, you'll find more information to help you later on this page.
  If you don't have your own company, you are usually not VAT-liable — in that case, you can choose 0%.
• Duration of agreement: 
  

• When making the offer, you can choose wheter you want the contract to have specific start and end dates (fixed-term), no end date (indefinitely), or dependent on task completion.

  • An agreement with start and end date you naturally select both. You may consider these dates as suggestions and they can be adjusted through conversation with the client in the chat before signing the agreement.

  • An indefinite agreement includes only the start date. In this case, it's important to agree with the client on the notice period before signing the agreement, using the chat feature.

  • If the contract duration depends on task completion, you're essentially offering a fixed project. While the exact timeframe might be uncertain, provide your best estimate for the completion date. Make sure to align expectations with the client regarding the timeline in the chat before signing the agreement.

• Additional details (if needed): 
  You can include things like your preferred start date and time, whether you have the necessary tools, or if you need any guidance to complete the Task successfully.

3. Submit your offer by tapping the button at the bottom of the screen.

• The app will ask you to confirm before sending the offer. 

• If you cancel, you can return to editing the offer.

• If you confirm and the client accepts your offer, TaskHire will charge a 3% fee based on the Task's total value. Note: After registering, you can make up to €500 worth of agreements without any fees. If you refer a friend to TaskHire, you'll get an extra €200.

• Once you've confirmed your offer, a notification will appear. Tap it to return to the offer form. You can return to the Home page by tapping the arrow in the top left corner.

• After accepting your offer, the client can contact you through the chat for more details. 

1. Go to the Message view by tapping the icon in the middle below. 

2. You can view offers for each individual Task in the "Created Tasks" section by tapping the Offers button at the bottom of the relevant Task. 

• Alternatively, you can view all offers you've received at once in the "Offers" section. 

3. Accept the offer you want by tapping Accept Offer.

• To notify others who offered for the same Task that you've posted, tap Reject.

4. Complete and approve the Mandate Agreement:

• Read through the automatically generated agreement based on the selected offer, and fill in any required details. You can add extra information is needed and suggest a preferred Billing type.
  The Tasker can propose changes to the agreement through the chat that will be opened.

• Once you're happy with the agreement, tap Send Contract. The app will then ask for confirmation. After confirming, you'll return to the agreement screen. You can then go back to the Message view by tapping the arrow in the top left corner.

• The Tasker will receive a notification that the offer has been approved. 

5. Use Chat to agree on details:

• After accepting an offer, a chat will open for you to discuss details — such as scheduling and billing preferences. Please be considerate — the person you're hiring for the Task may be young and just starting their career.

• If any changes to the agreement are made, only the client (you) can edit the draft of an agreement. Editing the agreement will trigger an automatic message and prompt both parties to sign the revised version. 

6. Confirmation:

• The mandate agreement becomes valid once both parties have approved the most recent version.
• A copy of the finalised agreement will automatically be sent to both parties' by email. 

• Once the Task is done, open the chat window and tap the three dots in the top right corner. From the menu, select "Task is completed". The app will send an automatic message to the client requesting their final confirmation. Both parties must confirm that the Task has been completed. 

3. Leave a review:

• Choose a star rating (1–5 stars), where 5 means excellent and 1 means poor.
• If you wish, you can write a descriptive review in the open text field to explain the rating you gave. A review given is valuable feedback for the other party, so we encourage you to take a moment to write it. Please note that your review is public and visible to anyone viewing the profile. 

4. Once both parties have left their reviews, the chat feature closes.

• You can view your reviews in your profile under "Profile Reviews".

Take a screenshot of the potential bug and let us know about it here! 

The first released version of TaskHire is what's known as an MVP — a Minimum Viable Product. This means it's the simplest possible version of the intended final product. The MVP has been built especially for testing and gathering feedback. At this stage, the app includes only the features we consider most essential, and there are likely still bugs we haven't caught yet. If you discover a problem or have suggestions for improvement, we'd really appreciate hearing from you! You can find the contact form here.

A mandate agreement is a contract that outlines the details, pricing, and terms of a task between the task provider (client) and the doer (worker). This agreement ensures that both parties clearly understand the scope of the task and the conditions under which it will be completed. A mandate agreement is binding and helps prevent any misunderstandings during the task.

The mandate agreement is automatically generated based on the offer and the task listing. Both parties can edit the agreement details before final approval. Once both sides have agreed to any changes, the finalized agreement is sent to both parties via email through the app. By accepting the agreement, both the task provider and the doer commit to following its terms.

Our goal is to provide all the necessary support services for both task providers and doers, allowing both parties to focus solely on completing the agreed task. However, we currently do not offer payment processing services. This means that the payment method must be agreed upon between the task provider and the doer through the chat.

Please make sure to agree on the payment method before accepting the mandate agreement to ensure both parties have a clear understanding of how the payment will be handled.

Creating a profile, posting a task, and submitting an offer are completely free!

We charge a 3% fee from the doer based on the total task amount after the mandate agreement is accepted. You can complete tasks for free for the first 500€.

Anyone aged 15 and above can use TaskHire. However, as a minor, it's important to be aware that your rights and responsibilities regarding work differ slightly from those of adults.

You can find more information about starting a business and entrepreneurship programs for minors on the Uusyrityskeskus website. If you're 15 or older, you can:

• Open a bank account for your own earnings.
• Reserve a domain name.
• Manage the income you've earned through your own work.
• Start as a light entrepreneur with parental consent.
• Register shares in a limited company.
• Receive a payment default mark (credit issues).
• Use payment apps like MobilePay.

STTK ry has compiled key points about minors in employment, which are also important when working as an entrepreneur: 

• For those 15 and older, regular working hours are limited to 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week, with shifts allowed between 6 AM and 10 PM. 
• If working during the school year, shifts must not overlap with mandatory school attendance.
• A 15-year-old can independently sign, terminate, or cancel their employment contract.
• A guardian has the right to terminate the minor's employment contract if necessary for the young person's upbringing, development, or health. Guardians also have the right to request details about the job and its conditions.

Finnish law about Young Workers.

Anyone aged 15 and above can use TaskHire. However, there are a few important considerations when hiring someone between 15 and 18 years old. These points, compiled by STTK ry, should also be kept in mind if you're arranging long-term work with a young person, even if it's not a formal employment relationship:

• A 15-year-old's regular working hours are limited to 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week, with shifts allowed between 6 AM and 10 PM. 
• If the young person works during the school year, their shifts must not overlap with mandatory school attendance.
• A 15-year-old can independently sign, terminate, or cancel their work contract.
• A guardian has the right to terminate the young worker's contract if necessary for the minor's upbringing, development, or health. The guardian also has the right to request information about the task and its terms.

Finnish law about Young Workers.

A light entrepreneur is someone who employs themselves without officially registering a business. This allows you to offer services or sell products easily, without unnecessary bureaucracy.
Light entrepreneurship is ideal for seasonal work, earning extra income, or testing a new idea.

If you plan to employ yourself full-time, we recommend officially starting and registering a business. This allows you to apply for financial support, such as start-up grants.

The business structure and the amount of required administration and paperwork depend on the type of company you choose. If you're interested in starting a business, compare different company forms here. You can find more information and support for becoming an entrepreneur on websites like Uusyrityskeskus.

If your annual income is around 9 000€ or less, light entrepreneurship is a simple and convenient choice, with minimal bureaucracy to worry about! However, if you expect your annual income to exceed 20 000€, we recommend starting your own business.

You can operate as a light entrepreneur as long as your annual earnings through TaskHire stay below 20 000€. If your income exceeds this threshold, you must register for VAT, and your activities will be treated as business operations.

If you invoice more than 9010,28€ per year, you are also required to arrange entrepreneurial pension insurance (YEL) if you are over 18 years old. This applies even to part-time entrepreneurs—so even if you're already paying employment pension contributions (TYEL) from salaried work, you must still cover YEL contributions for your invoiced income once you meet the income thresholds.

Light Entrepreneur 

As a light entrepreneur, you invoice your clients directly, and the income you earn is reported in your personal taxation, just like regular salary income. You do not pay corporate tax like registered businesses do, but you will need to obtain a tax card that reflects the income you expect to earn through TaskHire. When filling out your tax card details, you can estimate deductions such as travel expenses and work-related costs, including tools and materials needed for the tasks.
Remember to review your pre-filled tax return in OmaVero both in the spring and at the end of the year.

Entrepreneur 

If you establish a business, you can register for the Prepaymet Register. While not mandatory, we highly recommend it—this allows your clients to claim tax deductions, such as the household deduction, for your services. If your business is not in the register, your clients will have to handle withholding taxes themselves, which may complicate your business transactions.

If you are not in the Prepayment Register, your taxes will be handled through your personal tax card, similar to light entrepreneurs. In this case, you'll also need to submit a business tax return at the end of your fiscal year.
If you are in the Prepayment Register, apply for prepaid taxes instead of using a tax card. Remember to review your pre-filled tax return in OmaVero at the end of the fiscal year.

Who needs it?

• Light entrepreneurs
• Entrepreneurs - who are not registered in the Prepayment Register

What should be considered?

• Estimate the income earned through invoicing during the calendar year
• Estimate the expenses related to performing the tasks (income-generating costs), as well as travel expenses for the calendar year

How?

• Obtain a tax card and estimate your income and expenses at vero.fi

Who needs it?

• Entrepreneurs - who are registered in the Prepayment Register, meaning they handle their corporate taxes themselves instead of the payer doing it.

What should be considered?

• Estimate the income earned through invoicing during the calendar year.
• Estimate the deductions, such as business purchases (e.g., tools, raw materials, travel expenses, and other business-related costs).

How?

• Apply for prepaid tax in OmaVero.

Who needs it?

If you are over 18 years old and;

• A light entrepreneur working continuously through invoicing for more than 4 months and/or whose annual income exceeds 9208,43€ (income threshold for 2025).
• An entrepreneur working continuously through invoicing for more than 4 months and/or whose annual income exceeds 9208,43€ (income threshold for 2025).

How to get it?

You can obtain entrepreneur's pension insurance (YEL) from one of the four pension insurance companies in Finland:

• Veritas Pension Insurance Company
• Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company
• Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company
• Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company

Who needs it?

• Light entrepreneurs whose annual income exceeds 20 000€ (income threshold for 2025).
• Entrepreneurs whose annual income exceeds 20 000€ (income threshold for 2025).

How to register?

• Register for VAT liability in OmaVero. 
• You can register for VAT at any time during the year as soon as you realize your annual income will exceed the 20 000€ threshold.
  Note: Registering for VAT as a light entrepreneur means you'll need to obtain a business ID (Y-tunnus)—in other words, you're officially starting a business. Congratulations, you are now a registered entrepreneur!

Who needs it?

• Entrepreneurs - a business tax return must always be filed for business activities, regardless of whether the company is registered in the Prepayment Register.

How to file?

• Complete the business tax return at the end of the fiscal year in OmaVero.

1. Get a tax card and estimate your income and expenses at vero.fi OR apply for prepaid tax: Instructions for applying for prepaid tax in OmaVero

2. If needed, obtain entrepreneur's pension insurance (YEL): Pension insurance companies

3. If your income exceeds 20 000€, register for VAT: Instructions in OmaVero

4. Review your tax decision OR pre-filled tax return in OmaVero

5. As an entrepreneur, ensure you complete your business tax return at the end of the fiscal year.

Find out how others doing similar work are pricing their services. Are hourly rates commonly used, or is the work priced as a fixed project (contract) or based on another method? You can gather this information from websites, social media, or by talking to professionals in the field.

If possible, focus on providers in your area, as pricing can vary significantly by location. In larger cities and the capital region, rates are likely higher compared to smaller towns or rural areas.

Consider the skills and experience you have. Do you possess knowledge or expertise relevant to the task that you've gained from other areas of your life?

If you're a beginner, you might price your services slightly lower to attract initial tasks. However, as you gain more experience and positive feedback, you can confidently raise your rates.

How much time do you estimate the task will take? Be sure to include additional time for things like mandatory trips to the store or preparation work in your time estimate.

If you're a beginner and know the task will require extra time for learning or practice, consider how much of that time you will bill the client for:

• If learning this new task could lead to more job opportunities in the future, you might choose to bill the client for fewer hours.
• If you're learning the skill just for this task, you may want to bill the client for all the time spent learning.

In addition to competitor pricing, you can base your rates on official wage guidelines. In Finland, collective agreements (työehtosopimukset) determine standard pay rates. For service industry jobs, hourly wages for those with little experience typically range from 11€ to 15€ per hour, depending on the task.

Some collective agreements specify trainee or student wages for young people without work experience, usually for the first year of employment. This trainee wage is typically 70–90% of the standard wage. For example, 70% of an 11€ hourly wage would be 7,70€/hour, which we recommend using as a minimum baseline for your pricing.

Expenses related to a task may include materials and supplies, such as paint, cleaning products, or other consumables required to complete the job. Be sure to also account for travel costs. For example, in 2025, the mileage reimbursement rate in Finland is 0,59€/km if you use your own car.

Other expenses that are not directly related to the task, such as personal food or clothing, are typically not billed to the client unless agreed upon separately.
If you need to purchase tools for the task, such as a drill, vacuum, or even a vehicle, these are generally not considered task-specific expenses. Instead, they are seen as investments that will allow you to take on and complete more varied tasks in the future.

When pricing your work, you can also consider the nature of the task and any special requirements:

• If the task is short-term or a one-off job, you might consider setting a slightly higher hourly rate.
• For long-term or regular tasks, offering a lower rate could attract steady work.
• If a client requires urgent assistance or has specific conditions, it's reasonable to consider increasing your prices to reflect the added demands.

You may also want to consider offering discounts or free samples of your work in cases where you're aiming to:

• Establish a long-term client relationship.
• Gain more experience with specific tasks or their pricing.

You can decide whether to price your work using an hourly rate or a fixed (contract) price:

• Hourly Rate is a good option for ongoing tasks, such as childcare or dog walking, or when the task doesn't have a clearly defined scope, like home maintenance work.
• Fixed Price works better for one-time tasks with a clear goal, such as painting a 10-meter garden fence or cleaning the windows of a house.

You'll learn to price your work and estimate costs through experience and trial and error! Mistakes in estimation can happen, whether you undercharge or overcharge. Once you've completed certain types of tasks multiple times, highlight them in your profile and adjust your pricing to reflect your growing experience. Positive client reviews will also support your decision to raise your rates.

Be open to discussing prices with your clients. If a client is interested in negotiating, you can adjust your pricing, but make sure the task remains profitable for you.

Avoid excessive underpricing, as it can undermine the perceived value of your work. Prices that are too low might give the impression that your work isn't of high quality.

When doing a task for the first time, review your performance afterward:

• Did your estimate for working hours and costs match the actual outcome?
• If not, adjust your estimates for future offers accordingly.