Perustamisdokumentteja

Perustamisdokumentteja are foundational legal documents required for the establishment of various entities, particularly companies, in Finland. These documents outline the essential characteristics and operational framework of the entity. The specific documents required depend on the legal form of the entity being founded.

For a limited liability company (osakeyhtiö), the primary perustamisdokumentteja include the company agreement (yhtiösopimus) and the articles of association (yhtiöjärjestys). The company agreement details the initial share capital, the subscribers, and the payment of shares. The articles of association provide more specific rules regarding the company's operations, such as the number of board members, the financial year, and how general meetings are convened.

For other business forms, such as a general partnership (avoin yhtiö) or a limited partnership (kommandiittiyhtiö), a partnership agreement (yhtiösopimus) serves as the foundational document. This agreement defines the partners' responsibilities, profit and loss sharing, and management of the partnership.

These documents are crucial for the legal registration of the entity with the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH). They ensure transparency and provide a clear legal basis for the entity's existence and activities. They also serve as a reference point for shareholders, partners, and management regarding the entity's governance and structural rules. The content of these documents must comply with relevant Finnish company law.