Lisäilmoitus

Lisäilmoitus, in Finnish administrative terminology, refers to a supplementary notification submitted to authorities to provide additional or corrected information after an initial declaration has been made. The concept is not tied to a single law but appears in various sector-specific provisions in Finland's public administration, including tax, social security, customs, immigration, and municipal registries.

Purpose and scope: A lisäilmoitus is used when circumstances change, new facts become known, or an error is discovered in the original statement. It serves to update the case file without initiating a new application, although it may lead to adjusted decisions or assessments.

Content and format: The notice typically identifies the case or file (case number, date of original declaration), the party or entity involved, the changes or additions, dates relevant to the information, and enclosures or supporting documents. It is usually submitted to the same authority that received the original notification, often through electronic channels.

Procedure and consequences: Authorities will review the lisäilmoitus and decide whether to modify the decision, reassess the information, or request further documentation. Timeliness is important; deadlines vary by authority and sector. A lisäilmoitus may affect liability, benefits, taxes, fines, or registration status.

Examples: In taxation, a lisäilmoitus can report omitted income or deductions discovered after filing; in immigration matters, it can add information about residence or family status; in business licensing, it can reflect a change in activities or ownership.

Relation to other terms: It is distinct from a completely new application yet can overlap with corrections or amendments depending on context.