Category: Law

Are you planning to buy a company or existing business in Finland? Here’s a short article about the dos and don’ts that you should bear in mind when planning your acquisition.

The new changes came into force on 1 October 2026 with the aim to clarify and specify the rights and obligations of the parties to a tenancy. The changes are intended to reduce disputes and improve the functioning of the rental markets.

New employment legislation introduced to lower hiring barriers and to enhance the operating environment for SME companies.

Asset purchase deals (fin. liiketoimintakauppa) are transactions where a seller transfers certain assets related to a business to the buyer, who then assumes the rights and obligations related to the assets.

The assets of a limited liability company may be distributed to the shareholders by distributing profits or by distributing assets from reserves of unrestricted equity