Permits and registration

Get your tax card

Apply for a Finnish tax card (verokortti) so your employer can deduct the right amount of tax from your salary.

Within 30 days of arrivingAs soon as you have a henkilötunnus and before your first paycheck

Why this matters

Without a tax card, your employer must withhold 60% of your salary as tax. Getting it right from the start saves you a significant amount of money.

How it goes

Apply for a tax card through OmaVero at vero.fi or at a Tax Administration office. You will need your henkilötunnus, your estimated annual income, and your employer's details. The tax card sets your tax percentage based on your estimated earnings for the year. If your income changes significantly, you can update your tax card online.

Good to know

You can apply online via OmaVero in minutes
If you expect overtime or bonuses, factor these into your income estimate
Your employer needs the tax card before your first payroll - do not wait
You can also request a revised tax card if your financial situation changes