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June 26, 2025 – Tax exemption for benefit bikes would be removed, transition period for existing agreements: In its recent announcement, the Ministry of Finance informs that the tax exemption for benefit bikes would be removed at the beginning of 2026. The change would apply only to new agreements that the employer and employee had committed to implementing on or after 24 April. It would not affect earlier agreements: benefit bikes agreed before 24 April 2025 would remain tax-exempt throughout the duration of the contract under the current tax rules. 🔗 Read the Ministry of Finance announcement (Finnish only).
June 3, 2025 – Together with several bicycle industry stakeholders, we have launched a joint citizens’ petition demanding that the employer bicycle benefit be maintained beyond 2025. Sign the petition here.
The proposal would affect those employees and employers in Finland who had committed to implementing bike benefits on or after 24 April 2024. Benefit bikes agreed before 24 April 2025 would retain their tax-exempt status until the end of the contract period.
However, no changes have been made to the benefit at this stage, and it remains tax-free. It is likely that the benefit will remain tax-exempt at least until the end of 2025.
In other words – nothing is changing right now, and no action is required from our customers.
Vapaus is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates immediately once more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience – we kindly ask you to wait calmly.
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