Toimeksiannoista

Toimeksiannoista is the plural genitive form of toimeksianto, a Finnish term used to describe commissions, assignments, or mandates given in a professional or commercial context. In Finnish legal and business language, toimeksianto refers to an arrangement in which a client (the principal) instructs another party (the contractor or agent) to carry out a defined task or service for compensation.

In contract practice, toimeksiannot are typically formalized in a toimeksiantosopimus (mandate or service contract). Such agreements outline the scope of work, deliverables, timetable, payment terms, and liability. A key feature is that the contractor generally maintains professional independence and controls how the work is performed, unlike an employee under a traditional työsopimus (employment contract). The exact rights and obligations regarding methods, tools, supervision, and the possibility to hire sub-contractors depend on the contract and applicable law.

Common fields for toimeksiannot include consulting, legal and financial services, architecture and engineering, creative work, and project-based outsourcing. In art and media, a commissioned work may involve licensing or assignment of copyright, depending on the contract.

The term also appears in public administration and procurement contexts, where a municipality or agency may award toimeksiannot for services or studies. The concept emphasizes the allocation of tasks rather than the creation of an employer-employee relationship.