🇫🇮 Legal Glossary · Finland

Legal Terms Explained in Plain English

Plain-English definitions of the key legal terms you'll encounter in Finland. Written for expats and foreign nationals who need to understand the local legal system.

10 legal terms defined · Plain English explanations · Written for expats & foreign nationals · Free to use

Key Legal Terms in Finland

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Avioehtosopimus

A Finnish prenuptial or postnuptial agreement that allows married couples or engaged partners to modify the default stat...

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Oleskelulupa

A Finnish residence permit that authorizes non-EU/EEA nationals to live and work in Finland for a specified period under...

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Osakeyhtiön Perustaminen

The process of forming a private limited company (Oy) in Finland, a common corporate structure for small to medium-sized...

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Perunkirjoitus

The Finnish estate inventory and probate process that formally documents the deceased's assets, debts, and heirs, and di...

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Työsopimus

A Finnish employment contract between an employer and employee that sets out the terms of the employment relationship, i...

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What is Asunto-osakeyhtio (Finnish Housing Company)?

Definition of What is Asunto-osakeyhtio (Finnish Housing Company)? under Finland law....

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What is Henkilotunnus (Finnish Personal Identity Code)?

Definition of What is Henkilotunnus (Finnish Personal Identity Code)? under Finland law....

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What is Kauppakirja (Finnish Purchase Deed)?

Definition of What is Kauppakirja (Finnish Purchase Deed)? under Finland law....

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What is Lainhuuto (Finnish Title Registration)?

Definition of What is Lainhuuto (Finnish Title Registration)? under Finland law....

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What is Varainsiirtovero (Finnish Transfer Tax)?

Definition of What is Varainsiirtovero (Finnish Transfer Tax)? under Finland law....

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