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Almost regardless of industry, there is a job market for you in Åland. Unemployment is low and we have a shortage of people with certain skills.
In Åland, there is high demand for both short-term and long-term labor. The recruitment need is particularly large within:
During the summer months, the demand for staff in industries such as hotels, restaurants and service also increases. Shoemakers, bricklayers and other craft professions also have good business opportunities.
Search among current job listings to find available jobs in Åland.
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Discover the freedom and flexibility that comes with remote work. Continue working for your previous employer while having access to all the benefits of life in Åland.
Det finns många anledningar att välja Åland, som möjligheten att kombinera en utvecklande karriär med en lika givande vardag. Här får du bekanta dig med ett urval av de åländska företagen och branscherna.
The business community in Åland is active and stays at the forefront. The working environment is perfect for creative multi-taskers and the entrepreneurial spirit is strong. Despite the society being small, it still accommodates over 2,700 successful companies. Several of them work internationally and are world leaders in their field.
Most people know that Åland has beautiful nature and a welcoming climate. The fact that we also have Europe's highest employment rate and lowest unemployment is something fewer people are aware of. So even though Åland may seem small in size, the substance is surprisingly large. Especially when it comes to employment and future visions.
You can also use the European Commission's job network EURES to search for jobs in Åland:
On the website InfoFinland you can find a useful guide for those who are planning to move – or have recently moved – to Finland.
Extra staff is always needed in Åland during summer, especially within service and tourism.
Salaries in Åland are largely comparable to salaries in the rest of Finland, but may differ compared to Sweden, Denmark and Norway. However, taxes are lower here than in the Nordic countries.
Current salary statistics are available from the Åland Statistics and Research Bureau (ÅSUB), read more in the publication "Åland in Figures".
Visit Tax.fi for information about your tax when you move to Åland.
With the tax rate calculator on Tax.fi you can get an indicative estimate of your tax rate.
Are you temporarily working in Åland for less than 6 months? Read more at Tax.fi about withholding tax or progressive tax on your salary
When you move to Åland with a degree from a college or university in a country other than Finland, you may need to apply to have your degree or academic achievement equated with the corresponding education in Finland. You may also need to apply for professional qualifications to have the right to practice a regulated profession. This applies to, among others, healthcare professions, teachers, social workers and kindergarten teachers, but also others.
In certain regulated professions, for example in healthcare, special professional qualifications (validation) are required for you to be able to work in Åland and Finland. If you have received your degree or professional license in a country other than Finland, you may therefore need to apply for professional qualifications. You do this through the authority responsible for recognizing your specific profession.
The application applies to you who have a degree in health and medical care:
Read more about applying for professional qualifications in healthcare at the National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health.
The application applies to you who have a degree in another field (for example a teaching degree, social work degree):
Read more about applying for professional qualifications and equating education in other fields at the Åland Islands Government.
Åland University of Applied Sciences – adult education (validation of other qualifications).
Finnish Food Authority.
Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom).
Regional State Administrative Agency.
Do you want to work in Åland with a degree from a university or college in a country other than Finland? Then you first need to apply to have your degree or academic achievement equated with the equivalent education in Finland or in Åland. This applies, for example, if you want to work as a teacher in schools or in childcare.
The Education Office at the Government of Åland will help you with your application:
More information about the recognition of foreign professional qualifications can be found at the Government of Åland.
To conduct business in Åland, you need to have a trade license. The licensing authority at the Åland Island Government is based on the Ålandic nationality protection and the principle that business activities in Åland shall be managed by those who are residents here.
Read more about trade licenses and applications for trade licenses at the Åland Island Government
In our welcome guide, you will find tips, advice, and information for those moving to Åland from another Nordic country.
If you have more questions about life in Åland, you are welcome to contact us! We provide personal guidance, help you with your moving plans, and are happy to give tips about jobs, housing, schools, and leisure activities.
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