YEL income affects your pension and social security – how to prepare for the YEL review

YEL forms the basis of an entrepreneur’s social security. It determines not only your pension, but also the amount of your sickness allowance, parental allowance and unemployment security. By law, YEL income must be reviewed regularly. The reviews ensure that your YEL income corresponds to your work input. Read our article about how the YEL review proceeds, and start using the Varma Online Service to ensure that communication is as smooth as possible during the review process.

Who does the review concern this year?

YEL income that was previously confirmed in 2023 will be reviewed this year. The review is now being conducted for the first time on insurance policies that started in 2023, and for the second time for entrepreneurs whose YEL income was previously reviewed in 2023.

How does the YEL review proceed, and how should I prepare for it?

During the week of 11 May, we will send preliminary information through our Varma Online Service to entrepreneurs whose income will be reviewed this year. If you have never used the Varma Online Service before, we recommend that you start using it by 7 May 2026 at the latest to ensure that you receive the preliminary information. 

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If you start using the Varma Online Service later, you will see information about your next review year under Insurance information. 

The actual income reviews will start at the turn of May–June and continue until October–November. We will inform entrepreneurs that a review has been conducted, and either that their YEL income was not changed, or that they will receive a YEL income recommendation from us. 

You will receive documents related to the income review electronically if you have opted for the paperless service. Otherwise, we will be in touch with you by post. We will also send clear instructions along with the YEL income recommendation. 

Detailed information on the review process

We have compiled answers to frequently asked questions about the YEL income review. You can find them on our website: YEL income review 

We have scheduled two free webinars in the spring, in which we will explain how the review proceeds and answer the most common questions. Sign up on the event page. The webinar recording will be available later on the same event page. 

Has your situation changed?

If your work has decreased substantially, apply for a change in your YEL income right away. YEL earnings cannot be changed retroactively, so don’t wait for an income review. This will ensure that your YEL income corresponds to your current work input.
Read more in our article Concerned about your YEL contributions? Find a suitable solution for your situation

If you have questions about the review, contact us

This year, we will review the YEL income of roughly 13,000 entrepreneurs. Our goal is to ensure that your YEL income corresponds to your current entrepreneurial activities and provides security for your everyday life. The review process is straightforward, but if you need help, don’t hesitate to contact our customer service. 

Help is available in the Varma Online Service, in chat and by phone at 010 192 100 (weekdays, 8 am – 5 pm). Service in Swedish and in English is available from 8 am to 4 pm. Our phone number is 010 192 100 (when calling from abroad, dial +358 10 192 100).

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