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To use TaskHire, you don’t necessarily need to be an entrepreneur, but it’s an option!
Which suits you better entrepreneurship or light entrepreneurship?
Which suits you better entrepreneurship or light entrepreneurship?
Through TaskHire, you can easily agree on tasks either as an entrepreneur or as a private individual — in that case, you can operate as a so-called light entrepreneur. An entrepreneur is a person who performs gainful work without being in an employment relationship. In other words, an entrepreneur carries out economic activity at their own risk and does not, for example, accumulate paid vacation day
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.
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.
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.
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.
Examples of pricing
Lawn mowing
From 10€ / h
From 10€ / h
Window cleaning
From 10€ / window
From 10€ / window
Furniture assembly
From 15€ / h
From 15€ / h
Moving assistance from
40€ / h (2 person + car)
40€ / h (2 person + car)
Dog walking
From 10€ / time
From 10€ / time
Yard work
From 10€ / h
From 10€ / h
Tire change
installation only: From 20€
installation only: From 20€
Cleaning help
From 15€/ h
From 15€/ h
Esimerkkejä hinnoittelusta
Lawn mowing
From 10€ / h
From 10€ / h
Window cleaning
From 10€ / window
From 10€ / window
Furniture assembly
From 15€ / h
From 15€ / h
Moving assistance
40€ / h (2 person + car)
40€ / h (2 person + car)
Dog walking
about. From 10€ / time
about. From 10€ / time
Yard work
From 10€ / h
From 10€ / h
Tire change
installation only: From 20€
installation only: From 20€
Cleaning help
From 15€/ h
From 15€/ h
Tips for pricing your own work
Pricing your own work can be challenging, even for experienced professionals. The appropriate hourly or project rate varies based on several factors, such as your experience, the nature of the task, location, and the market situation.
We hope the following process will help you set the right prices for your first offers!
We hope the following process will help you set the right prices for your first offers!
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.
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.
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:
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
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.
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
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.
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.
- 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:
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.
Taxes and Other Government Fees
Important Figures (2025):
20 000€ - If your annual income exceeds this amount, you must register for VAT.
9 208,43€ - If you exceed this annual income and are of legal age, you are required to take care of your entrepreneur's pension insurance (YEL).
4 kk - If you work continuously for this period and are of legal age, you must arrange your entrepreneur's pension insurance (YEL).
All income must always be reported at least in your personal income tax via your tax card.
20 000€ - If your annual income exceeds this amount, you must register for VAT.
9 208,43€ - If you exceed this annual income and are of legal age, you are required to take care of your entrepreneur's pension insurance (YEL).
4 kk - If you work continuously for this period and are of legal age, you must arrange your entrepreneur's pension insurance (YEL).
All income must always be reported at least in your personal income tax via your tax card.
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.
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
- 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
- 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.
- 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).
- Apply for prepaid tax in OmaVero.
Who needs it?
If you are over 18 years old and;
You can obtain entrepreneur's pension insurance (YEL) from one of the four pension insurance companies in Finland:
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).
You can obtain entrepreneur's pension insurance (YEL) from one of the four pension insurance companies in Finland:
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).
- 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.
- Complete the business tax return at the end of the fiscal year in OmaVero.
- 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
- If needed, obtain entrepreneur's pension insurance (YEL): Pension insurance companies
- If your income exceeds 20 000€, register for VAT: Instructions in OmaVero
- Review your tax decision OR pre-filled tax return in OmaVero
- As an entrepreneur, ensure you complete your business tax return at the end of the fiscal year.
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