Liq­ui­da­tion of lim­ited li­a­bil­ity com­pa­nies – No­ti­fi­ca­tion of ter­mi­na­tion or of con­tin­u­a­tion of liq­ui­da­tion with the Trade Reg­is­ter
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Notification of termination of liquidation

File your notification of the decision to terminate liquidation and to appoint a management without delay once the management has been appointed.
Chapter 20, Section 19 of the Limited Liability Companies Act applies to the termination of liquidation, the continuation of operations, and how a management is appointed for the company in this case. The act also includes provisions about how the decisions must be taken and in what kind of situations decisions on termination of liquidation and continuation of operations can be made.
The public summons to the creditors of the company lapses when the termination of liquidation has been registered. The liquidators must also present a final settlement of their administration as provided in Chapter 20, Section 16 of the Limited Liability Companies Act.

Who can file

The notification is signed by a member of the board of directors, or the managing director, or by a person authorised by one of them. Procuration rights are not enough to sign a notification to the Finnish Trade Register.

If an authorised person signs the notification, enclose a certified copy of a special power of attorney or the original general power of attorney.

Fees

The handling fee for notification of termination of liquidation is 55 euros.

and notification of change of board of directors, managing director, holders of procuration, persons entitled to represent the company, and auditors is 55 euros per matter.

Examples of handling fees:

  • The handling fee for notifications of termination of liquidation and board of directors is 110 euros (55 + 55).
  • The handling fee for notifications of termination of liquidation, a new managing director and board of directors is 165 euros (55+ 55 + 55).

Make the payment in advance and enclose the receipt with your notification. See our payment instructions.​

What forms and attachments do I need?

Download and save the following forms to your computer and fill them in:

Please note that you must fill in the forms in either Finnish or Swedish.

In Form Y4, fill in the basic information and any details that have changed.

Use the personal data form to file any personal identification details with the Finnish Trade Register. Do not include personal identity codes or home addresses on any other notification forms.

Attach the following documents:

  • Receipt for the handling fee
  • When necessary, enclose minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors (for example a certified copy).
  • Minutes of the General Meeting (for example a certified copy)

Do not attach any documents that contain personal identity codes, home addresses, or other sensitive information, such as health details.

How to file

File your notification using the online form 'Notification to the Finnish Trade Register'Avautuu uuteen välilehteen in Finnish or Swedish.

From 1 January 2026, it is not possible to file notifications on paper forms.

Pay the handling fee in advance.

Log in and select what your notification relates to.

Enter the requested details and add the forms and attachments.

Remember to press Send ("Lähetä"/"Skicka").

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Notification of continued liquidation

The liquidators must notify the Trade Register if the liquidation is continued.

Who can file

The notification must be signed by a liquidator, or by someone authorised by that person. Procuration rights are not enough to sign a notification to the Finnish Trade Register.

If an authorised person signs the notification, enclose a certified copy of a special power of attorney or the original general power of attorney.

Fees

The handling fee for notification of continued liquidation is 55 euros.

Make the payment in advance and enclose the receipt with your notification. See our payment instructions.​

What forms and attachments do I need?

Download and save the following forms to your computer and fill them in:

Please note that you must fill in the forms in either Finnish or Swedish.

Use the personal data form to file any personal identification details with the Finnish Trade Register. Do not include personal identity codes or home addresses on any other notification forms.

Attach the receipt for the handling fee.

Do not attach any documents that contain personal identity codes, home addresses, or other sensitive information, such as health details.

How to file

File your notification using the online form 'Notification to the Finnish Trade Register'Avautuu uuteen välilehteen in Finnish or Swedish.

From 1 January 2026, it is not possible to file notifications on paper forms.

Pay the handling fee in advance.

Log in and select what your notification relates to.

Enter the requested details and add the forms and attachments.

Remember to press Send ("Lähetä"/"Skicka").

​ I cannot log in

Monitor the progress of your notification

​See the processing times in the Finnish Trade Reg­is­ter.

You can monitor the processing status of your notification to the Finnish Trade Register via the Notification Search in the Virre Information Service.Avautuu uuteen välilehteen​

Who can be a liquidator

At least one liquidator must be resident in the European Economic Area, unless the PRH grants an exemption from this requirement. See our instructions on permits to persons from outside the EEA.

The following persons cannot be liquidators:

  • legal persons
  • minors
  • bankrupts
  • persons who are subject to business prohibition
  • persons under guardianship
  • persons with restricted legal competency.

See the legislation for more information

The Finnish Limited Liability Companies Act is available on Finlex, the reference database of Finnish legislation. See Limited Liability Companies Act on the Finlex website.Avautuu uuteen välilehteen ​
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