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Networking Breakfast: The ABC of YEL – the Basics of Pension Insurance for Entrepreneurs

Turku, 10.03.2026 08:15–10:00

Location: Trivium Retoriikka Lemminkäisenkatu 34, 20101 Turku

Language: English

Join us for a breakfast event on two pillars of Finland’s earnings related pension system: YEL for entrepreneurs and TyEL for employees. Together, they ensure that both self employed people and wage earners accrue pension and receive essential social security throughout their working lives.

The Self Employed Person’s Pension Insurance (YEL) forms the foundation of every entrepreneur’s social security – yet its content, obligations, and implications often raise questions. You are warmly welcome to an event that explores YEL legislation in a clear and practical way.

During the session, we will go through when a self-employed person needs a YEL insurance, how the YEL income is determined, how recent legislative changes affect everyday entrepreneurial life, and what YEL means for both pension security and other aspects of social protection. You will receive up to date information as well as concrete examples to support your decision making.

This event is designed for entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone responsible for understanding or managing pension related obligations in Finland. It is especially valuable for persons who are considering starting a business, or self employed individuals who want to ensure their YEL income is correctly assessed and up to date.

This event is free of charge.

PROGRAM

8:15 Coffee and breakfast

8:30 Opening words

Statutory earnings-related pension insurance in Finland
– Virpi Väänänen, Product Manager

YEL insurance in practice
– Anne Wesalainen, YEL Product Manager

Q & A, discussion

Networking

10:00 Event ends

 

Event is jointly organized by Veritas Pension Insurance, Turku Chamber of Commerce and Turku Entrepreneurs.

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