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Proposed Changes to the Bike Benefit Tax Exemption in 2026

Edit: We will update this page whenever new information becomes available. What does this mean for our customers? The proposal would affect all employees and employers in Finland ...

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A year of positive momentum

One of the most striking findings in our ESG Report is our improved Net Impact Score, which rose from 71 to 75. This rise reflects how our unwavering commitment to environmental ...

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Helsinki-Based Vapaus Secures EUR 10 Million Series A Funding To Expand In Employee Benefit Bikes

Finnish employee bike benefit pioneer Vapaus has completed a EUR 10 million Series A funding round. This equity-based funding will support international expansion, software ...

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A look at our impact in 2021

2021 was a big year for Vapaus in many ways, however, we are especially proud of the positive impact we were able to make on both people and the environment!

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42% of benefit bike users have reduced their car use in Finland

There are now fewer company cars than benefit bikes in Finland A new employee bicycle benefit will be available in April. It is offered by Edenred, Finland's most used employee ...

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E-bikes are conquering the market

The total Finnish cycling market volumes this year will be almost the same as they were in 2020, roughly 270 000 units sold.‍

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Employee benefit bikes have increased employees’ bike use

We’ve asked people who use benefit bikes how the tax-free, employer-provided bicycle benefit has affected their cycling habits. Their answers tell a spectacular story and we want ...

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Employee Benefit Bikes: still a mystery, but an intriguing one

The Finnish bicycle benefit is still unfamiliar to many: only 22% of employees know the bicycle benefit well. This is revealed in the Spring 2023 study jointly carried out by ...

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The joy of cycling should be universal

It’s been over two years now since the Finnish legislation has changed and enabled tens of thousands of happy employees to benefit from tax deductions when getting their dream ...

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