Helsinki benefit
A City of Helsinki hiring subsidy that can be added on top of the national pay subsidy. Typical amount: max €1,500 / month, 12 months (50% of wage costs).
Facts last verified 23.7.2026
A City of Helsinki hiring subsidy that can be added on top of the national pay subsidy.
Key facts
- Provider: City of Helsinki
- Type: Grant
- Typical amount: max €1,500 / month, 12 months
- Rate / terms: 50% of wage costs
- Legal basis: De minimis
- Who it is for: Micro to large companies · hiring
How to apply
Regional business development aid is applied for from your regional authority through the state administration's e-service; rural instruments are applied for in Ruokavirasto's Hyrrä service. In both, apply before starting the project — costs incurred before the application is submitted are typically not eligible at all.
Regional eligibility does the heavy lifting: the same project can get a very different support level depending on your municipality's support area. Verify your region's status before building the budget.
Decisions reference your project plan literally, so describe concrete measures and costs, not ambitions. Check current terms with the granting authority before applying.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Helsinki benefit provide?
Typical amount: max €1,500 / month, 12 months. Support level / terms: 50% of wage costs.
Who can apply for Helsinki benefit?
Provider: City of Helsinki. Company size: micro, small, medium, midcap, large. Typical use: hiring.
On what legal basis is Helsinki benefit granted?
De minimis. De minimis aid counts toward your company's cumulative de minimis ceiling over a rolling three-year period, so track your total before applying.
Indicative screening information, not advice. Amounts and rules change, so confirm the current terms and eligibility with the provider before you rely on them.
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