Invoicing without a YID - The complete guide for the light entrepreneur (2025)

More and more Finns want to earn money with their skills, but setting up their own business, getting a business ID and keeping accounts can feel like a cumbersome first step.
Fortunately, it's easier to start trying - invoicing without a Y-identifier.

Light entrepreneurship is a flexible and risk-free way to get started quickly. In this guide, we explain clearly how it works and why it works for so many.

💼 What does it mean to invoice without a Y-code?

You invoice the work you have done via the billing service, allowing service:

• send an invoice to the customer
• manage taxes and statutory payments
• pay your salary
• takes care of debts, declarations and administration

You don't need to set up a business or know anything about accounting.

👉 This makes getting started quick and stress-free.

👤 Who can invoice without a Y-code?

Almost anyone can, for example:

• students
• employees on a secondary basis
• freelancers
• gig workers
• performers, media makers
• project-based professionals

Billing without a Y-identifier is legal and universal, and thousands of Finns use it every day.

⚡ How quickly does a light entrepreneur get paid?

This is one of the most frequently asked questions - and with good reason.

A light entrepreneur gets paid:

✔ When the customer pays the bill

✔ Thailand on the same day, if you use an advance payment

Advance payment is a strong competitive advantage for Kevyesti.fi: you get the money quickly, even if the customer's payment is delayed.

🧾 How billing works in practice

1️⃣ Do the job for the customer
2️⃣ Enter your invoice details in Kevyesti.fi
3️⃣ The service sends the invoice automatically
4️⃣ The customer pays the bill
5️⃣ Your salary will be paid into your account
6️⃣ Taxes and fees are taken care of for you

No Y-code.
No accounting.
No VAT liability if you invoice the consumer.

🧠 Is this legal?

Yes - completely.

The billing service acts as a “paymaster”.
You act as an agent, selling your skills.

This model is accepted by:

• Tax Administration
• Suomi.fi
• YTJ
• most trade unions

You don't need to worry about incorrect tax or reporting obligations - they're taken care of for you.

🎯 Why invoice without a Y-code? (TOP 5 reasons)

1. Easy to get started

No need to register a business.

2. No fixed costs

You only pay when you bill.

3. Fast payment of wages

You can even withdraw your salary immediately with an advance.

4. No accounting

All notifications are handled automatically.

5. Suitable for almost all sectors

Performers, cleaners, programmers, construction workers, photographers...

📊 Light entrepreneur vs. Entrepreneur - which is better?

The new entrepreneur almost always chooses light entrepreneurship first.
You can easily switch to the action later.

🇫🇮 Why Kevyesti.fi is the best solution?

Kevyesti.fi offers:

✔ Fast payment of wages
✔ Possibility of advance payment
✔ Clear user interface
✔ No monthly fees
✔ Domestic Key Flag service
✔ You only pay when you bill

👉 Get started for free: https://www.kevyesti.fi