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How to talk to your foreign employer about EOR?

2025-08-26 11:25 Relocating with EOR Work
How to discuss EOR with your employer?

The two most common moments to bring up EOR are:

1) When you’re working remotely for a company abroad and planning to relocate to Finland.

2) When you already live in Finland and are discussing a new job during the interview stage.
✨ You don’t need to “sell” the idea too hard. Just position EOR as the simplest way forward for both sides, and let Nerdsbay handle the complexities.
Based on real cases we’ve seen, here’s a simple set of steps that make the discussion smooth and effective:

☆ If you’re at the interview stage

Start with a simple question:
“Does the company support hiring through an Employer of Record (EOR) if I’m based in Finland?”
If they’re open to hearing more, keep it straightforward:
👉 “EOR is the easiest way for me to be legally employed in Finland while still working directly with your team. You don’t need to set up a legal entity here, an EOR provider takes care of payroll, taxes, and compliance”

☆ If you’re relocating

👉 Open the dialogue directly:
“I’d love to continue working together, but since I’m moving to Finland, we’ll need a compliant way to employ me locally. The easiest option is through an Employer of Record (EOR)”
Reassure them it’s hassle-free:
👉 “I know a Finnish company called Nerdsbay that provides these services. They can handle payroll, contracts, social security, and healthcare contributions. Our daily work won’t change, but everything will be fully compliant”

☆ Outline the next steps

Show them how smooth the process is:

✔️ You introduce your company to Nerdsbay
✔️ Nerdsbay signs a service agreement with them
✔️ Nerdsbay then signs an employment contract with you
✔️ Everyone stays compliant and protected 🎉

Highlight the benefits for your employer

✔️ No need to set up a legal entity in Finland
✔️ No risk to fines or compliance issues
✔️ Clear, predictable costs
✔️ A clear sign of care: remote staff enjoy the same rights as local employees

Highlight the benefits for you

✔️ Full Finnish employment benefits (healthcare, pension, vacation, sick leave)
✔️ Nerdsbay is based in Finland and can also help with relocation and documents if needed
✔️ Peace of mind knowing everything is legally covered