forfallsfrist

Forfallsfrist is a term used in Scandinavian languages, most commonly Norwegian and Danish, to denote the deadline by which a payment, filing, or performance must be completed. The concept also appears in Swedish as förfallstid or förfallodatum. The word combines forfal(l) meaning to fall due andfrist meaning deadline or period.

The forfallsfrist marks the point at which an obligation becomes due under law, contract, or regulation. It is not merely a suggestion; missing the forfallsfrist can trigger interest charges, penalties, or the loss of certain rights. The exact date or period is typically specified in invoices, tax notices, contracts, or official decisions.

Contexts in which the term is used include taxation, commercial invoicing, and civil or administrative procedures. For example, a tax authority may set a forfallsfrist for payment of taxes; an invoice may require payment within a stated number of days from receipt; and a court or administrative body may impose a deadline for submitting claims, appeals, or documentation. Extensions or suspensions of the forfallsfrist can sometimes be granted by the notifying authority or agreed upon by the parties under certain conditions.

Related terms include frist (deadline) and forfall (due date), as well as synonyms such as forfallsdato or förfallodatum in other Scandinavian languages. Practically, it is important to verify the exact forfallsfrist in any official notice or contract to avoid breach of obligations or unintended penalties.