yhtiömuotoisesti

Yhtiömuotoisesti refers to a Finnish legal term that describes an action or arrangement undertaken in the capacity of a company. It signifies that a legal entity, such as a limited liability company (osakeyhtiö) or a public limited company (julkinen osakeyhtiö), is the party involved or that the action is being carried out according to company law principles.

This term is often used in contrast to actions taken by individuals or other forms of organizations. For example, when a business is being transferred or a contract is being signed, specifying that it is done "yhtiömuotoisesti" clarifies that the transaction pertains to the company as a distinct legal person, not its owners or shareholders personally. This distinction is crucial in legal and financial contexts, particularly concerning liability, taxation, and contractual obligations.

The concept of acting "yhtiömuotoisesti" underscores the separate legal personality of a company. This means the company can own assets, incur debts, enter into contracts, and sue or be sued in its own name. Therefore, any agreement or operation conducted "yhtiömuotoisesti" falls under the company's own legal framework and responsibilities, shielding the individuals associated with it from direct personal liability, provided the company is operated in accordance with its legal structure.