Finnish Register of Foundations
What is a foundation?
A foundation is set up to manage property donated for a particular purpose.The purpose is determined when setting up the foundation. Foundations have neither owners, shareholders nor members. A board of trustees ensures that the foundation operates appropriately, and is responsible for ensuring that the investments by the foundation are secure and profitable.
Registered foundations are legal persons.
Current affairs
- Our customer service point will be closed for the entire day on Thursday 30 November – our telephone advisory service will be closed from 13.00
- Our telephone advisory service opens at 12.00 on Mon 23 October 2023
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