The Government removes tax exemption of bicycle benefit
The Finnish Government removes the tax exemption starting January 1st, 2026. Any leasing agreement made before April 24th, 2025 remain tax-free.
Updated September 26th, 2025
How does this affect your bicycle benefit?
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If you signed the lease agreement on April 24th, 2025 or later, your tax-free benefit will end on January 1st, 2026 and the bicycle benefit will continue as taxable income.
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If you signed the lease agreement on April 23rd, 2025 or earlier, your benefit will remain tax-free for the entire duration of your lease period.*
*Notice! If there has been or will be changes to your lease agreement after the 24th of April, your bicycle benefit may become taxable.
What happens next?
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Worry not! No actions are required from you, and you can continue using your bicycle as before.
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Your lease agreement will continue as usual. From January 1st, 2026 onwards, the bicycle benefit will be processed in your salary either as tax-free or taxable income.
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Company bikes will still be available in the future!
