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Finland needs global talent

02.07.2020

Despite the coronavirus crisis, Finland still needs international experts. We interviewed Mikko Valtonen, a specialist at the Finland Chamber of Commerce, who says Finland should invest in attracting global talent.

Finding home for a foreign employee during exceptional times

14.05.2020

An important part of the relocation process is finding the perfect home for the foreign employee. Having a nice home is important especially during these times when many people spend more time at home. I asked our relocation consultants, how they have helped foreign employees to find homes in Finland during the pandemic.

Spring 2018 Residence Permit Changes

04.05.2018

Residence permits for an entrepreneur In our previous blog post we talked about the new startup permit now available to non-EU citizens. The residence permit for an entrepreneur is split into two categories: a self-employed person with a company name and limited liability companies. Before the change the latter group applied for a worker’s…

Expat Insight – The Gagarin Story

03.04.2018

Cecilia Gagarin and her husband Arlie Capalad moved to Finland from Australia in 2016 for her work. Despite the massive differences in climates, they have adapted to their lives in Finland exceptionally well. The couple was interested in moving to Finland for many reasons. “I was offered a good opportunity to help my employer…